Due to the higher rpm of this model the 1 11 16 in.
Ge washer tub nut frozen.
Lbs if the hub nut is removed it must be tightened to 150 ft.
I knew the machine had some serious rust damage the lip of the inner tub is shot and i had to burn the flipping agitator off the drive post.
Https youtu be axg6uvr9qck this is the first part of a 2 part video which describes the wrench needed to remove a spanner nut from the wa.
I suspect the center post is badly rusted too.
I just replaced the tub barring seal flat washier split ring and a new tub nut.
What i have used so far are channel lock pliers and a hammer to hit the pliers with but the nut will not budge.
Hub nut securing the tub is made of stainless steel and must be torqued to 150 ft.
I have retightened it three times and it s still coming loose.
Washer tub lock down nut.
Off of the rusted corroded drive block and shaft.
For easy removal use tub nut wrench ap2614008 wh2x1193 ap2045284 made by ge.
I also have a wrench that would fit but the wrench is too long to fit.
I am replacing the transmission in my ge washer.
I had lots of fun getting the tub nut off and now well i just can t seem to make the dang tub budge.
Part two is here.
I found that by.
I am having difficulties getting the 1 11 16 aluminum hub nut off to remove the spin basket.
My tub nut on my ge washier machine model wbb4500goww is coming loose.