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[sethH]

Replaced my thrust bearing on my pav2300aww maytag.  I followed all the instructions and advise giving online.  I used the .032 washer only and my cam arrow only goes to the min. ref. point and still will not disengage.  the directions say to use a thinner washer if this is the case, but i do not have a thinner one.  Any advise on what the problem might be?

Thanks for any help!

[appl.tech.29501]

if you remove the belt and watch closely does the brake rotor
rise about 3/16" when rotating the tranny pulley CCW about 1/2 turn?

[sethH]

not sure what the brake rotor is for sure, but when i turn the pulley ccw the cam is the only thing moving in and out.

[appl.tech.29501]

this is what the brake rotor looks like from
the bottom side.

Also, was it hard to install the E- clip?

[sethH]

Thanks for the picture!  No the brake rotor does not seem to be moving at all, and no I didnt think it was hard to get the E clip on.  At least not as hard as others had said, but i used the thinner of the washers.  Not sure if it would have been as easy with a thicker one.

[appl.tech.29501]

you need to add another washer. the kit should have come with a thick and a thin washer.

If you didnt have to fight to get the clip on then it aint right.

you could use one of your old washers too

[sethH]

so... trying to get the thicker washer on with no luck.  heard of people prying on something but not sure where to do that at to help.

[KurtiusInterupptus]

appl.tech.29501, on 03 July 2011 - 10:18 AM, said:

If you didnt have to fight to get the clip on then it aint right.

I like that JJ...mind if I use it? LOL

[appl.tech.29501]

Get A (BAS) big ass screwdriver ,

rotate the pulley 1/2 turn CCW and hold it there.

insert the screw driver through the one of the spoke holes of the pulley
and wedge it between the brake rotor ans stator...now twist like your
tightening a screw.

what your trying to do it get the brake unstuck (if it is) and if so
you will hear and feel  a thud/pop as the rotor breaks free from the stator.

if this is the case then the machine should now spin.

let us know.

KurtiusInterupptus, on 03 July 2011 - 10:33 AM, said:

I like that JJ...mind if I use it? LOL

By all means, go right ahead

[appl.tech.29501]

sethH, on 03 July 2011 - 10:31 AM, said:

so... trying to get the thicker washer on with no luck.  heard of people prying on something but not sure where to do that at to help.

sorry, i misread you post i thought it said you got it on...


are you trying to put it on with the thin? try it with just the thicker one.

you may have to lay the machine down. turn the pulley CCW and get a smaller screwdriver to
put in the clip groove and try to pry the tranny shaft out a little. When its right you normally
have to keep pressure on the shaft with the screwdriver and get the ends of the clip to start.
Once the ends have started then you can use pliers to finish installing the clip.
Just be careful not to bend the clip too much.

[sethH]

WOW.  Thank you so much!   That did the trick and now has me thinking it wasnt the thrust bearing at all.  My wife say's "you rock"  lol.  Next question is would you like me to send you some money or make a donation to help save flipper?

[appl.tech.29501]

Donations are appreciated but are not manditory.

Is this unit in a high humidity area?

How often is the machine used?

[sethH]

not in a high humidity area but I have 2 young children so it does get used pretty hard.  Maybe 6-8 loads a week.

[sethH]

Just ran a quick test load through and everything seems to be working fine.  

Thanks again for all your help and Happy 4th of July!

[appl.tech.29501]

i'd leave it alone for now. If it continues to stick on you the rotor will need to  be replaced.
Even though technically you didnt need a new thrust bearing kit it's good that you went ahead and replaced it
if the machines over 5 years old.