Amana Amana ALW895SAC This presentation uses the Amana ALW895SAC washer for demonstration purposes. This washer is rated as an energy star model. It also has an automatic temperature control option. The Herrin style transmission has been incorporated into the Amana product.

The washer has a Stainless steel tub.

Shipping plug must be removed before operating machine Important installation note

Electro-mechanical Timer Water Level Switch Automatic Temp Control Motor Speed Control Extra Rinse The washer is equipped with an electro-mechanical timer, water level switch, extra rinse switch, motor speed switch and automatic temperature control.

Removing Console To drop the console remove two 1/4” screws from the top of console cover The console can be tipped forward to access the hinge brackets holding the console in place To drop the console remove the two ¼” screws from the top of the console cover.

Console Brackets Brackets Two brackets act as hinges to allow the console to be tipped forward. Loosening the two 5/16” screws allow the console to be removed completely

Removing Console Assembly To remove console; disconnect wires to lid switch,line harness, main wiring harness, pressure hose and ground wires (also ATC harness if equipped)

Component identification Timer Extra Rinse Switch Speed Switch Pressure Switch Water Temperature Switch ATC Board Control components are easily accessible with console dropped

Releasing Timer Knob lock To remove the timer knob, push the knob in and pull the black tab on the back of the timer out 3/16” To remove the timer knob, push in on the knob and then pull the black tab out about 3/16”.

Knob lock close up Pulling the black tab back unlocks the knob so it can be removed Pulling the black tab back unlocks the knob so it can be removed

Removing Timer Skirt To remove the timer skirt – insert a cloth under the skirt and pull up Position a piece of cloth under the knob and pull the skirt off.

Lift tab/slide and lift out Remove screw Remove connector Release lock Lift tab/slide and lift out Remove screw Remove connector To remove timer: release wiring connector lock remove the connector block remove screw Lift the plastic lock tab Slide and lift the timer assembly

Make careful not to damage adjoining switches when removing Removing timer Timer removed Make careful not to damage adjoining switches when removing

Removing Console Components Remove knobs by placing cloth under knob and pulling up Place cloth under knob and pull off

Removing Pressure Switch Remove screw Rotate switch counterclockwise and pull out To replace pressure switch, first remove screw and then twist switch counter-clockwise

Removing speed switch The speed switch is secured by two plastic locking tabs, release tabs to remove switch The speed switch is held in place by two plastic tabs. Depress the tabs while pulling on the switch.

Rotate switch counterclockwise and lift out To remove the water temperature switch, rotate counterclockwise and pull out

Removing ATC To remove ATC board – carefully pull out of connector Carefully pull the ATC board out of the connector To remove ATC board – carefully pull out of connector

Removing lower access panel Remove two 5/16”screws securing the bottom access panel Remove two 5/16”screws securing the bottom access panel

Releasing spring clip Insert putty knife approximately 2.5” from side to release clips After removing the two lower screws it might be necessary to release two springs clips between the upper and lower panels. The clips are located approximately 2.5” in from each side. Use a plastic putty knife or a metal blade wrapped with tape to reduce the chance of scratching the paint.

Remove the two 5/16” screws securing the main panel in place

Front and top panel removed Front panels and top removed Front panels and top removed

Lid switch actuating assembly Viewed with the top raised

Water valve Water inlet assembly

Thermistor The thermistor is installed in the inlet hose. The resistance of the thermistor changes with temperature. Thermistor used on ATC model. Senses temperature of water entering tub

Pressure dome and hose Pressure tube and dome Pressure tube and dome

Motor compartment Motor Drain hoses Suspension springs Pump View of components

Removing agitator Grasp the agitator base and jerk up. Caution! the agitator will break loose suddenly, keep your head clear! To remove the agitator:firmly grasp the agitator base at the 9:00 and 3:00 o’clock position. With your head to one side jerk up. BE CAREFUL! The agitator will break loose suddenly.

Agitator removed Remove agitator

Outer Tub Cover Splash Ring To remove: release clips and lift off To remove: push down on cover, release clips, and lift off

Removing the agitator allows access to the drive bell Remove ½” bolt Lift off To remove the drive bell: remove the ½” bolt and lift off

Removing Inner Tub Remove four ½” bolts securing the inner tub Lift out tub Removing Inner Tub To remove the inner tub, remove the four ½” bolts and lift the tub out

Filter Filter lifts off Filter lifts off

Seal nut tool Wrench 35-2968 Seal Nut Tool 22002898 Install the seal nut tool and use the spanner wrench to turn

Removing seal nut Seal Nut Rotate the seal nut counterclockwise to loosen. A hammer might have to be used on the wrench to break the nut loose.

Seal nut off shaft showing o ring Lift off the seal nut Remove the O Ring Always replace the O ring when servicing

Spanner Wrench Part#22038313 Use the spanner wrench to remove the seal hub

View of seal View of the top of the seal View of the top of the lip seal. Triple lip seal to be introduced series 15 and newer

7 Springs make up the suspension system 4 Springs are accessible from the front and sides of the machine 7 Springs make up the suspension system 4 Springs are accessible from the front and sides of the machine

Viewed from the back with cabinet removed 3 rear springs 3 rear springs viewed from the back with cabinet removed. The smaller center spring is designed to eliminate the need for the counterweight used on the older product The two suspension springs should be installed upside down compared to the front suspension rings to prevent contact during spin

Wrong spring installation If the rear springs are installed as shown, there is a possibility the springs will rub together during spin and be noisy.

Correct Viewed from the back with cabinet removed

Proper installation of hooks into base. Do not cross hooks! When installing springs, make sure the hooks are installed into the base as shown If the springs are crossed, noise and vibration could result. Proper installation of hooks into base. Do not cross hooks!

Removing suspension spring Remove the four front springs first and then remove rear springs –the smaller seventh spring last Removing suspension spring Use the spring hook to remove the suspension springs

Spring being unhooked Releasing spring

Installing the seventh spring

Springs Removed Springs removed All springs removed

Rolling out tub assembly Remove drain hose and roll the tub assembly out the front Roll the tub assembly out the front of the cabinet

Friction ring and milk stool The milk stool sets on the friction ring- the friction ring allows the tub assembly to move in order to center itself

View of motor and pump Tub assembly viewed from the bottom

Idler tension spring Carefully remove idler tension spring before further disassembly to reduce the chance of damage Carefully remove idler tension spring before further disassembly to reduce the chance of damage

T-25 torx tool Pump is held in place with three T-25 Torx screws The pump is secured with three T-25 Torx screws

Remove the three Torx screws and lift off Removing Pump Remove the three Torx screws and lift off

Components under pump Idler Pulley Motor Drive Pulley Start Capacitor Idler Lever and Tension Spring Start Capacitor Idler Pulley Motor Drive Pulley With the pump removed, there is access to the belt and pulleys

Idler pulley operation Spring tension forces idler pulley against back side of the drive belt Spring tension forces idler pulley against back side of the drive belt

Correct belt routing is outside of inner pump support Incorrect belt routing Pump installation note - proper belt routing

Idler pulley snap ring The idler pulley is secured to the idler shaft with a snap ring The idler pulley is secured to the idler shaft with a snap ring

Accessing the Transmission When accessing the transmission the motor assembly can be removed as a unit there is no need to remove the pump as shown on the previous slides To access the transmission, remove the motor and pump assembly as a unit.

Removing drain hose Remove tub hose Remove the remaining drain hose

Remove Spring to release tension on idler pulley and roll drive belt off tub pulley

Removing motor bolts Remove the four ½” ‘bolts securing the motor assembly Remove the four ½” ‘bolts securing the motor assembly

Motor/pump removed Remove the motor/pump assembly Remove the motor assembly and set to the side

Remove bolt and cam to free pulley and transmission This step is not necessary if removing the transmission and milk stool as an assembly

Removing bolts holding outer tub on Next remove the six ½” bolts securing the milk stool to the outer tub and remove Remove the six screws securing the milk stool to the outer tub

Removing transmission and milk stool Remove the transmission and milk stool Lift out the transmission

Tub seal and bearing Seal and bearing assembly Seal assembly

Instruction sheet for brake/bearing tool A kit has been developed to service the new seal assembly part#12002012. The kit includes an instruction sheet #16021989

Bearing removal tool part#12002012 Bearing tool part#316031989 Bearing removal tool part#12002012 The kit consists of the old brake tool, a plastic dome and washers. The part number of the tool only is 16031989 Upgrade Kit Number – 12002011 converts LA-2004 (old tool) to 12002012

Install plastic bell and washers on shaft and fasten with nut Install brake removal tool, washer and threaded shaft from the bottom side of outer tub To remove old seal: Install the brake tool and shaft up through the tub. Install the dome, washer and nut onto the shaft

Pulling out bearing Tighten the nut clockwise until the seal/bearing assembly is pulled out of the housing Tighten nut clockwise until the tool pulls the seal assembly out of the housing.

View of bearing removed Bearing and seal removed

Bottom side of assembly showing spin bearing Top side of assembly showing seal View of the seal/bearing assembly

Close up of seal Vaseline is used as a lubricant on the seal

Insert replacement seal assembly and large washer from kit To install new tool: Lubricate inside of seal area with a coating of Vaseline Start new bearing/seal into place. Add washer from kit.

Insert brake tool and threaded shaft Insert brake tool shaft

Install plastic dome and washer over threaded shaft Add plastic dome, washer and nut to shaft

Install nut and tighten to seat new seal Tighten nut Center washer and bell Pull new seal into place. Install nut and tighten to seat new seal assembly

View of lip seal The lip seal is replaceable Removing lip seal

Seal protector and new seal Seal removal tool Seal protector and new seal Part # 2000021 Lip seal tool part#2000021 Use the lip seal tool to remove and install.

The instructions for using the seal tool are shipped with the kit.

Using lip seal tool Removing oil seal Back off bolt and install tool over shaft. Start self tapping thread into seal Back off the bolt and install the tool over the transmission shaft.

Use a wrench to turn tool into seal Wrench on tool Use a wrench to turn tool into seal Once the tool is firmly seated in old seal, turn top bolt clockwise to pull out seal Start threading the tool into the old seal. Once the tool starts to cut into the seal, turn the bolt to pull out the seal.

Seal removed Old seal removed Seal removed

Install new seal onto seal protector and insert over shaft Install new seal onto seal protector and insert over shaft. Use seal tool to drive new seal into place. Remove seal protector Installing new seal Install a new seal onto the seal protector Place the seal onto the transmission shaft and start in place. Use the tool and small hammer to tap the seal into place.

Remove brake pad Remove two 3/8” bolts Brake pad removal

Rotate transmission to allow insertion of new brake pad Insert pad and install bolts

Removing the motor and pump with the tub in the machine Disconnecting hoses Removing the motor and pump with the tub in the machine To remove the motor/pump assembly: Remove idler tension spring Remove belt Remove drain hoses Remove idler tension spring Remove belt Remove drain hoses

Removing suspension spring 4. Remove suspension spring Remove suspension spring

Removing Motor Bolts 5. Remove four ½” bolts Remove four ½” bolts

Motor assembly removed Remove assembly

Remove pump screws Remove the three T-25 Torx screws to remove pump

Pulling pump off Remove pump Remove pump

View of pulleys and belts With pump removed, belt and pulleys can be serviced Belt and pulley can be serviced

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