Thanks Jeff, this looks like it'll help me figure out how to get in
there.

There is so much resistance on the spin cycle that is spins at about 1
revolution every two or three seconds. I tilted the unit up and I
could easily rotate the big pully on the bottom in the agitate
direction, but met with considerable resistance in the spin direction.

I assume by removing the inner drum the problem will present itself. I
don't see how any garments could get between the two drums, but I
suppose that's something to check.

Any thoughts on what else might have happened? The unit is only 20
years old so I'm not ready to give up on her just yet.

Dale.
Appliance Repair Aid wrote:
Dale wrote:
Before I tear something up, how do I remove the drum from my Maytag
washing machine? The problem is that the belt slips like crazy on the
spin cycle and the drum is very hard to turn. I suspect there may be
something caught between the inner and outer drums but I don't see how
to remove the drum. I got the agitator off and it looks like a special
tool is required to remove the drum.

Thanks,

Dale.

Hi,

The belt should slip during the spin mode.
Clothing often gets caught just under the tub/tank cover....if the
inner wash basket must be removed, this will get you there....and yes
there is a special spanner wrench tool.

http://www.applianceaid.com/tub_seal_replacement.html

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/