Maytag MAH5500BWW Service Manual - Page 73
STRUT ASSEMBLY, Strut Displacement Switch, INERTIAL UNBALANCE SWITCH - control panel
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STRUT ASSEMBLY Two struts are mounted to the base and inserted into rubber isolators in the rear of the outer tub assembly. The struts provide suspension support to the outer tub assembly. Isolator Strut Push Rod REMOVAL 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Remove the front panel, top cover and front shroud (See Front Panel, Top Cover and Front Shroud Removal). Rear Strut 3. Disconnect dispenser hoses and injector hose connections to the outer tub. 4. Lean the cabinet forward to access the two locking nuts that secure the struts to the bottom of the base frame assembly. Use an 8mm or ½" socket. Remove the locking nuts and lower strut washers. 5. With the washer standing upright, roll the washer forward and off the struts, which mount into the rubber isolators inserted into the rear of the outer tub. Isolator Lower Strut Washer Locking Nut Figure 7-13 4. Release the small locking tab on top of the switch and rotate the switch to disengage the switch from the strut. 5. To Reinstall: Reverse the aforementioned steps. 6. To Reinstall: Reverse the previous steps. INERTIAL UNBALANCE SWITCH Strut Displacement Switch 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Remove the rear access panel for imme- diate access or remove the front panel. 3. Remove the wires to the switch. The purpose of the switch is to monitor the lateral horizontal movement of the outer tub during spin (above 500 RPM), versus the vertical movement. When a severe amount of motion is detected, the machine control will implement a reduction in speed or start a redistribution of the clothes load. This is done by gradually stopping the motor. After the motor stops, the tumbler will alternately tumble, first in one direction then another. After a brief time, the machine will again work up to a full spin. Should the machine detect another unbalance, the control will implement another redistribution of the load. 16008373-01 SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY 7 - 8 © 1998 Maytag Corporation