installation of front bellows spring

[Washaman]

Can I get any tips or trick for reinstalling the front gasket/ bellows? I'm trying to reinstall the spring that goes around it but wanted to see if there were any tricks before I get too pissed off. I got this one free today cause something was lodged in between the inner and outer tub. Lady said the tech said it would take 4 hours to work on it. I took it apart and found some silky panties lodged up near the dispenser opening. Now I'm ready to reassemble.

Model LTF2140FS1

[Washaman]

Figured it out. These things are a beotch!  Off to plug it in and test it!

[AJ]

Did you remove the front of the washer to reinstall the door bellows?

[Washaman]

Success! It's alive! Yes I removed the front when I dissasembled it. I had to lay it on it's back and remove the black casing with concrete in it. I then released the gasket from the front door. Had to release the other spring. So the bellows was completely loose and not attached to anything so I could attach the inside first. My 12 year old daughter assisted me in stretching the big spring out. Works great!

[AJ]

It's like this one, correct?

[Washaman]

Also, I was able to get this done in about 3 hours.  

[Washaman]

Yes, that is very similar but mine had a few more wire to disconnect and had the removable bottom kick panel. Plus mine was hard to get apart. This video did help alot though. Wish I had it earlier. I have 3 other older model ones sitting around I might tackle soon now. I attached a pic of mine. It's a 2008 model. Thanks for the link and the help!

[AJ]

Awesome free washer, even better that all you had to stick into it was some labor, nice!

Easy money...   

[Washaman]

Yes easy money, my favorite kind!