On my Admiral Model AW20N2V (same as Maytag) I need to open up the transmission/brake assembly under the bottom but a sticker warns of a "200 lb spring load". How should I proceed to get the assembly open and what would be involved in reassembling the spring load? Thank you.

I believe you remove the nut on the eyelet that the spring connects to. Mark them so you get the proper tension on them when you reassemble. There should be 3 of them