My Maytag Brovos Drive Hub Replacement Experience
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- In this video I share my experience dealing with a stripped out drive hub on my Maytag Brovos top loader washing machine. The model number of my washer is MVWX655DW1. As I understand it this design is used on more than just Maytage high efficiency designs. So, this video may help with other applications. (which ones I don't know. ) This video, though it does go into some detail of how I replaced the drive hub, is not a "how to" video. It's mainly a video showing how your washing machine may sound and act if the drive hub is stripped out. Also, this video makes not guaranty that if your machine sounds like this that it is in fact a stripped out drive hub causing it. You will have to properly diagnose your machine before performing a repair. This is also not a "how to" video on how to properly diagnose your machine.
Now, if you need a how to guide on how to replace the drive hub then I'd suggest watching the video linked below. It was the best one by far I've found on this job. Note: I make no guaranty regarding the work of another channel. I make no guaranty that by following the video linked below that you will fix your washing machine. I make no guaranty that you will be safe performing the repair shown in said video. Use the information found in this video linked below at your own risk.
• How to Repair a Maytag...
Disclaimer: Performing appliance repair can be very dangerous. Be sure to disconnect the appliance from electricity before performing any repair. I'd always suggest using the manufacturers manual for any repair you may perform. Compare the information with any video you may find on youtube.com. Use the manufacturers information found in their manual above any information found in a video on youtube. Repair you appliance at your won risk. Do your own research. - Jak na to + styl
I just changed mine tonight. Thanks for the video as it is always nice to have an idea of what you are up against going in.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for this. 100 videos on how to replace, but took forever to find a video on what it sounds like. Would make the trial and error replacement parts "adventure" much easier if they all posted the sounds.
Glad it was helpful
Plastic hub on mine was smooth on inside ,I dint know it was supposed to have teeth until I seen this video, saved me alot of trouble, thanks....great video
No problem
We are fixing to change the 2nd set on our Maytag Bravos. We just changed it a few months ago and its stripped again. Your video was very helpful
I can’t get my drive hub to pull up past the medal spindle the grooves on the spindle sit out farther then the drive hub circle.
Thanks...! Good to know about this...
By the way, that small, rounded, plastic cover-cap has a slot on its side for easier removal. Pop it out with a flat-blade screwdriver tip. Then you can see the agitator's mounting bolt head.
If your unit has been in service for a good while, you may want to search up ways to pull a tub that has its tub-to-driveshaft coupler stuck to the washer's main drive shaft. I know I'll be applying a small amount of anti-seize compound (automotive anti-seize) to the agitator mounting bolt as well as to the tub's coupler-to-driveshaft splines. This may make life easier for future access and eliminate the hassle of fighting a tub removal. It will also help reduce rust build-up on the agitator's mounting bolt threads.
Thanks Mr obvious. OMG!! Your voice sounded like his from the Bob n Tom show. Thank you for the great info on how to fix my washer!
Glad the video helped. 😂
Hello I have a similar washer MVWX655DW0. I'm having a problem with it rattling and shaking when it's on the spin cycle. I'm pretty good at fixing things myself also but I've never fixed a washer. Any views on what my problem may be?
I am trying to replace the drive hub on my Kenmore top loader. The U clip won’t go into the hub. Will the machine work without that u clip in there?
I agree the inside threads should be metal. I’m on my third basket hub. Good point Brandon
Hi. Can you help? I took the wash plate off. To get to the Hub. I need to replace the hub. I took the 6 screws off the hub but o can’t get the old hub off. The spline shaft is too big. I see in your video there isn’t any spline that your hub is on. The hole in the middle of the old hub is too small.
Hello. The circular bowl inside my washing machine is the same model. But after unscrewing the center screw. The inner bowl does not open at all. can you help me??
So would the agitator would affect the spin cycle.. Because I mean seems like there is rings like on where the plate goes on and then the ones under.. So would the ones under affect the tub I guess? I aam not an applaice person either but I aam just trying to diagnose it my self andd see if I can fix especially in this pandemic the last thing I want is to be goimggg out to the laundry mat. Any tips
Not sure.
have a leaky issue on this exact model. only had the washer for about 4-5 years.
leak happens with oil and water and seems to need entire transmission replaced.
part costs half the price of the washer
I used a vise grip clamped vertically right on the center of the agitator plate. Pulled straight up and it came off . Everything else failed.
Very nice, simple video. I think the hub is plastic because it is sacrificial. If it engaged the steel splines then the weak link would be somewhere else in the machine... somewhere harder to get to and a more expensive part.
Very good point. I’m on my third hub
great vid
I also broke my wash plate how did you remove bolt that was still stuck on
Thank you!
Wow! That sounds normal, just kidding. Our Maytag Bravos made that rumbling sound and it was shaking horrendously during the spin cycle then throw a "UL" code meaning uneven load. This was 2 years ago and we replaced the drive hub and sensor. It purrs now like brand new for a 10 year old washer.
Good job
Replacing the drive hub solved the shaking noisy spin??
I have one I sort of suspect of causing a little rough spin. Normally, I would expect bad suspension rods, but I got the bounce out of the tub, so I think I might have fixed the rods.
same problem and fixed in five minutes once part got herer. Also I could take my hand and spin the wash plate by hand so I newit was this probem. No problems at all taking off wash plate, but it had been removed a little over year ago by service tech
I can’t get drive hub to pull past the spindles in the rod… any help???
Thank you so much
I replaced this part about a year ago. Now I have to do it again. Are you aware of any other issue that would cause the teeth on the hub to wear prematurely?
A lot of people are dealing with repeat repairs. Not sure whats causing it other than the part being plastic.
Worn suspension can't spin more than 4 towels, or it will strip. new Suspension is over 100$ ,not gonna happen, so ill use up the 3 hubs I bought on amazon, then buy a new machine!
Get the METAL hub! @@BarboursAutoHelp
Did your repair last? For some reason, my washer keeps stripping out my drive hub, I am getting about a month out of a new drive hub. Thanks for the video.
I wonder if the spindle that the hub goes on is worn out.
Barbour's Auto Help thanks. I think I will give up on this one and part it out. Appreciate the reply.
I totally understand.
Its because of worn suspension and overloading!
@@AAa-yv6pm I would suspect possible bearing problem.
I found the easiest way to get to wash plate off Was to use a shoestring under it . I tied the end of the shoe string together And worked it up
Thanks for sharing!
So when the wash plate comes completely off by itself in the middle of washing is bad? lol
Just replaced my hub recently. Shaft teeth were worn down somewhat, not sure how plastic hub can wear down metal teeth on shaft. Anyway, before I attached new hub, I applied a very light coating of a two-part epoxy on the shaft teeth and then put new hub on. Have to be careful NOT to apply too much, as it will adhere the tub to the part of the shaft where it should freely spin. Working well so far. We'll see how long that lasts.
Thanks for sharing. That could make it difficult to get back off.
@@BarboursAutoHelp it lasted two years exactly. Hub wore out again. Already ordered new one.
@MrMjrob I got rid of mine.
I have a whirlpool and HAD to break wash plate. It was seized on the shaft. Again bad design for a plastic hub on a metal shaft.
We replaced this part just like you showed but it still won't agitate. It spins and everything else. Any suggestions?
I don't. Wish I did.
Check your motor run capacitor and the drive belt.
My bravos wash ok, when it comes to spin, the wash plate spins but not the basket
We picked it out, because no middle agitator, meant bigger loads. (Blankets). However I think it's what kills these machines earlier than the average washing machine.
I think you nailed it people are over loading the washer
It is easy to diagnose. Spin the agitator and watch the tub. The tub should be spinning together with the agitator. If the threads are stripped the hub won’t spin together with the agitator. The agitator teeth are plastic also but don’t wear as easily as the hub threads do. If this test shows a problem take out agitator first and go to diagnostics mode and see if sound continues. If it does then remove hub and go back in diagnostics. When sound stops you know what part to replace.
we have removed the screw however we cannot get the agitator to lift off. It catches on something. we have tried rotating it left and right but it still catches on something when we try to lift off
I'm right there with you. I was able to get some very small screwdrivers under the lip of the agitator plate. Then by pulling on one of the vanes and hitting near the hub with a rubber mallet, eventually it came off. Still working on the tub removal :/
by the way: block the drain slots around the perimeter or the tub with masking tape or something. The screws that hold the hub will fall down them.
GOOD VIDEO BUDDY, BUT LETS HOPE THE WIFE DOESNT WATCH IT BECAUSE SHE MAY THINK UR SAYING SHE’S DEMANDING LOL!
Cat got out of the bag a long time ago. Ain't scared of her....
WHAT DO YOU DO, IF YOU CAN'T GET THE AGITAOR OFF?
Your talking about the part I broke right? I just broke mine. However I have a video linked in the description that may help
Same problem I am having. We have watched the linked video and still can't get it off. Ugh!
Sorry 😞. I'm not a pro myself.
Lifted mine out with two 90 degree pics, each 180 apart in the outer holes and lift the whole machine up for s out 12 seconds before agitator comes off, second time I changed the hub, it came off easy.
Where did your get the parts?
I don't even remember if I got them locally or online....sorry bout that.
amazon, put in the part number that you see on the hub and it will pull up
Hi I can't fin,d the link in the video you refered to.
It's in the description of this video. The text just below the video.
I've been struggling for 3 days trying to get the agitator out. It's a bear!
I will not disagree
I did the samething, I had to destroy it, but nonetheless I got it off.
As long as it fixed right?
Glad you let it run while still not right bc that's exactly the sound mine is making an not ringing the clothes on final spin yeah man ty
No problem
Pretty sure our washer has the same issue cause it dosent spin like it should,.but we just ordered a brand new washer of course 🙄
That'll fix the problem for sure!
Haha, it was a hand me down and the household that had it before had 3 familys living there so who knows how used and abused it got lol
Maytag bravos biggest piece junk mine has gone thru 6 of these hubs Maytag is no help I just keep a spare one on hand to fix last install then this washer going to the curb bought this new broke in1 month parts on the floor it's loud and couldn't be balanced it moves 3 feet sometimes
your comment about your wife on you is funny
bro anyone ever tell you that you sound exactly like scott martin!
No. I don’t even know who that is.
My 5 year old Maytag has done this for the second time. The reason they make it plastic is so you can either pay a repair man or buy a new one. Junk.
Had a damn quarter completely ruin my machine
Junk,have to break adjtat
Nylon gears suck!
Thank you!
You're welcome!