How to Remove Agitators on a Maytag Washer Model MAV6057AWW
- 1). Unplug the washing machine from the wall. Open the hood so you can access the inside of the tub.
- 2). Unscrew the top of the agitator that holds the water softener dispenser by twisting it off counterclockwise. Set the top aside.
- 3). Remove the softener dispenser by twisting it straight up and off.
- 4). Remove the agitator bolt with a socket wrench equipped with a 3- or 4-inch extension rod. Set the bolt aside.
- 5). Place both your hands underneath the agitator. Hold your head to the side of the washer, away from the tub. Pull upward on the agitator to remove it from the tub.
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