Maytag Washer Noise While Spinning

In the hopes that you will remove that ATROCIOUS rating you left on me, or at least replace it with a better rating, I spent more time trying to help you with your problem...

Keep in mind that I'm _still_ taking you at your word when you say you are fairly handy. So much of what you're doing with this washer is observation/reaction that you have to have a minimum level of mechanical expertise.

However, below this paragraph is a link to a website that shows exploded views of the parts in your particular washer model. You can use these exploded views to guide you when disassembling or assembling the unit, and hopefully this will make it easier for you to complete this repair project. -->
http://www.partselect.com/AdvancedModelS...

(Note: pay close attention to the model numbers on the Tub drawings. This particular parts list shows two different models of Maytag washers, though the major difference appears to be in these tub details - and because of this they have two separate Tub detail drawings.)

First, you need to unplug the washer, turn off the water faucets and disconnect the hoses. Also remove the drain hose from it's drainpipe, and pull the washer out away from the wall. Give yourself _plenty_ of room to work around the entire machine, or you will be making life difficult for yourself.

As I said before, the top panel simply pops loose from the rest of the cabinet, on the front side. I use a wooden wedge to pry the top panel up and off the lower cabinet because the wood won't scratch the finish or otherwise leave marks as a metal tool would.

For verification of this fact, look at the exploded view of the Cabinet and examine part #7 from that drawing. The front of the top panel is held down with two of these spring clips and is designed to simply pop loose and swing up out of the way, much like the hood of a car.

I was unable to locate a picture of the rear of your washer, so I cannot tell you for certain whether or not another part will interfere. (Although looking at the drawings, I'm led to believe that you have nothing else in the way.) As I said before - the top panel should simply swing up and out of the way, but if the control panel or a rear panel is interfering, they simply need to be loosened or removed.

(Note: you can remove the front panel from the rest of the cabinet, if you choose to do so, but it shouldn't be necessary for the removal of the inner tub. It should just be held on with two screws, so it's very easy to remove. It might make it easier to access parts inside the cabinet, but the choice is up to you.)

With the lid out of the way, you now need to remove the large plastic ring sitting on top of the washer tubs. It should be held on with nothing more than coil springs. Pay attention to which spring is in which location, and in which direction they are mounted. You want to re-assemble these springs in the same position you removed them from.

Now remove your agitator. Just pop the plastic top off and remove the bolt holding it down. It may take some wiggling to get the agitator loose, but it lifts right out. Once the agitator is out, you can remove the bolts holding the inner tub in place and lift it right out as well.

Removing the plastic ring, agitator and inner tub is actually pretty simple and straightforward, once you have the machine open and ready to be worked upon. Which is why my previous message to you was not very detailed...

My apologies for not being very clear about this before, but hopefully you now see that this repair process is easily accomplished once you know the "secret" of the spring clips that hold the top down to the cabinet. If you have any further questions regarding this repair process, feel free to ask about it and I will do my best to describe the solution to you.

Hope this helps! ;) In the hopes that you will remove that ATROCIOUS rating you left on me, or at least replace it with a better rating, I spent more time trying to help you with your problem... Keep in mind that I'm _still_ taking you at your word when you say you are fairly handy. So much of what you're doing with this washer is observation/reaction that you have to have a minimum level of mechanical expertise. However, below this paragraph is a link to a website that shows exploded views of the parts in your particular washer model. You can use these exploded views to guide you when disassembling or assembling the unit, and hopefully this will make it easier for you to complete this repair project. --> http://www.partselect.com/AdvancedModelSearch.aspx?ModelNum=SAV515DEWW&mfgModelNum=&fkMfgID=1 (Note: pay close attention to the model numbers on the Tub drawings. This particular parts list shows two different models of Maytag washers, though the major difference appears to be in these tub details - and because of this they have two separate Tub detail drawings.) First, you need to unplug the washer, turn off the water faucets and disconnect the hoses. Also remove the drain hose from it's drainpipe, and pull the washer out away from the wall. Give yourself _plenty_ of room to work around the entire machine, or you will be making life difficult for yourself. As I said before, the top panel simply pops loose from the rest of the cabinet, on the front side. I use a wooden wedge to pry the top panel up and off the lower cabinet because the wood won't scratch the finish or otherwise leave marks as a metal tool would. For verification of this fact, look at the exploded view of the Cabinet and examine part #7 from that drawing. The front of the top panel is held down with two of these spring clips and is designed to simply pop loose and swing up out of the way, much like the hood of a car. I was unable to locate a picture of the rear of your washer, so I cannot tell you for certain whether or not another part will interfere. (Although looking at the drawings, I'm led to believe that you have nothing else in the way.) As I said before - the top panel should simply swing up and out of the way, but if the control panel or a rear panel is interfering, they simply need to be loosened or removed. (Note: you can remove the front panel from the rest of the cabinet, if you choose to do so, but it shouldn't be necessary for the removal of the inner tub. It should just be held on with two screws, so it's very easy to remove. It might make it easier to access parts inside the cabinet, but the choice is up to you.) With the lid out of the way, you now need to remove the large plastic ring sitting on top of the washer tubs. It should be held on with nothing more than coil springs. Pay attention to which spring is in which location, and in which direction they are mounted. You want to re-assemble these springs in the same position you removed them from. Now remove your agitator. Just pop the plastic top off and remove the bolt holding it down. It may take some wiggling to get the agitator loose, but it lifts right out. Once the agitator is out, you can remove the bolts holding the inner tub in place and lift it right out as well. Removing the plastic ring, agitator and inner tub is actually pretty simple and straightforward, once you have the machine open and ready to be worked upon. Which is why my previous message to you was not very detailed... My apologies for not being very clear about this before, but hopefully you now see that this repair process is easily accomplished once you know the "secret" of the spring clips that hold the top down to the cabinet. If you have any further questions regarding this repair process, feel free to ask about it and I will do my best to describe the solution to you. Hope this helps! ;)