Amana Washing Machine NTW4516FW Shift Actuator Replacement

To work on this replacement, you will need to gain access to the bottom. It is best to place the washer on its front. Place a few old blankets etc. so as not to scratch the front to much. Since I did a total rebuild on this washer, I had also removed the control panel. It was easier for me to place the washer upside down :-)

First the pulley cover has to be removed. It is attached via two 5/16 bolts

Use an electric screwdriver with a short extension and a 5/16 socket to remove the right screw,

followed by the left screw, is easiest. A hand ratchet or a nut driver will of course work as well.

Remove the pulley cover

Now clearly visible are

The motor

The pulley for the drive (clutch/splutch is underneath)

The shift actuator

The start capacitor for the motor

Here is a close up of the shift actuator

Remove the electrical connector by squeezing the locking tab down and pulling the connector off.

The actuator is held in place by two Philips head screws. Here they are actually using two green colored screws

Use a #2 Philips screwdriver to remove the left

and right screw.

Remove the actuator by pulling it up so that the pin clears the shifter assembly

Shift actuator removed and the shifter is now fully visible