Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Washer Green Rod & Spring Assembly Replacement WH16X26910

GE Washer Green Rod & Spring Assembly Replacement WH16X26910

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the green rod & spring assembly in a GE washer (Model GTW465ASN2WW). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.

This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE

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Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the green rod and spring assembly in your ge washer, you will need a drill driver with a 1/4” bit, pliers, a putty knife, and needlenose pliers.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power to the washer.
3
Shut off the water supply
4
Remove the drain line from the wall
5
Remove the hot and cold-water supply lines from the inlet valves, be prepared for water to spill out.
6
Unthread the two screws on the panel. any missing screws can be ordered through the links in the description below.
7
Pull the panel out from the bottom and slide it to the right to free it from the backsplash.
8
Slide the backsplash back and tilt forward
9
Pull up the capacitor to release it from the bracket.
10
Noting the orientation, unplug all the harnesses on the circuit board except for the switch harness.
11
Remove the hose.
12
Depress the tab on the data port and push down to remove it.
13
Unthread the ground screw to the main harness.
14
Now remove the two ¼” screws.
15
Insert the putty knife approximatly 8 ½ “
16
From the edge on both sides and press in firmly to release the spring clips from the panel.
17
Lift off the top panel and remove the wire harness retainer.
18
The following steps on removing the rod and spring assembly can be applied to both the left and right suspension rods.
19
Use the pliers to grab the suspension rod and lift.
20
Then push the ball joint down, spin it 180 degrees and drop the rod through the ball joint. you can hang the rod on the side of the tub.
21
Lift then drop the rod until you can remove it from the socket on the tub.
22
To install the new rod and spring assembly, lift the tub and guide the rod in through the tub socket. let the rod hang on the frame.
23
Lift the rod through the ball joint and spin it 180 degrees, then seat it in the ball joint.
24
Set the top back on the washer and attach the harness retainer.
25
Firmly press down on the front of the top panel to secure it in place.
26
Rethread the two ¼” screws.
27
Rethread the ground screw to secure the ground wire to the top of the panel.
28
Place the backsplash back on the appliance.
29
Push the hose over the sensor.
30
Now plug in all the harnesses into their designated spots on the control board.
31
Insert the data port.
32
Align the capacitor with its groove and push down to secure it.
33
Tilt the backsplash upright and insert the tabs into the slots.
34
Insert the panel tabs into the slots on the backsplash then slide it left to secure it.
35
Rethread the two screws.
36
Reattach the hot and cold-water supply lines.
37
Insert the drain hose back into the wall drain.
38
Turn on the water supply
39
Plug in the power, and your washer should be ready for use.
Description


This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the green rod & spring assembly in a GE washer (Model GTW465ASN2WW). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.

This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE

Screws affiliated with washer-

Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the green rod and spring assembly in your ge washer, you will need a drill driver with a 1/4” bit, pliers, a putty knife, and needlenose pliers.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power to the washer.
3
Shut off the water supply
4
Remove the drain line from the wall
5
Remove the hot and cold-water supply lines from the inlet valves, be prepared for water to spill out.
6
Unthread the two screws on the panel. any missing screws can be ordered through the links in the description below.
7
Pull the panel out from the bottom and slide it to the right to free it from the backsplash.
8
Slide the backsplash back and tilt forward
9
Pull up the capacitor to release it from the bracket.
10
Noting the orientation, unplug all the harnesses on the circuit board except for the switch harness.
11
Remove the hose.
12
Depress the tab on the data port and push down to remove it.
13
Unthread the ground screw to the main harness.
14
Now remove the two ¼” screws.
15
Insert the putty knife approximatly 8 ½ “
16
From the edge on both sides and press in firmly to release the spring clips from the panel.
17
Lift off the top panel and remove the wire harness retainer.
18
The following steps on removing the rod and spring assembly can be applied to both the left and right suspension rods.
19
Use the pliers to grab the suspension rod and lift.
20
Then push the ball joint down, spin it 180 degrees and drop the rod through the ball joint. you can hang the rod on the side of the tub.
21
Lift then drop the rod until you can remove it from the socket on the tub.
22
To install the new rod and spring assembly, lift the tub and guide the rod in through the tub socket. let the rod hang on the frame.
23
Lift the rod through the ball joint and spin it 180 degrees, then seat it in the ball joint.
24
Set the top back on the washer and attach the harness retainer.
25
Firmly press down on the front of the top panel to secure it in place.
26
Rethread the two ¼” screws.
27
Rethread the ground screw to secure the ground wire to the top of the panel.
28
Place the backsplash back on the appliance.
29
Push the hose over the sensor.
30
Now plug in all the harnesses into their designated spots on the control board.
31
Insert the data port.
32
Align the capacitor with its groove and push down to secure it.
33
Tilt the backsplash upright and insert the tabs into the slots.
34
Insert the panel tabs into the slots on the backsplash then slide it left to secure it.
35
Rethread the two screws.
36
Reattach the hot and cold-water supply lines.
37
Insert the drain hose back into the wall drain.
38
Turn on the water supply
39
Plug in the power, and your washer should be ready for use.

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