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    Mikef Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 11, 2007, 06:41 PM
    Remove Drum, Matag Top Loader
    I have a Matag washer (Model LAT8506AAE) - two belts on the bottom.

    The washer won't spin out. It turns, but somewhat hard, even when in the spin cycle (brake off? ). It turns (by hand) when I take the belt off and start the spin cycle. There is no obvious grinding that might signal bad bearings.

    I changed the belts, but still won't turn.

    I have the agitator off, and there's a large "nut"? That is like an upside down coffee cup with 8 notches and a rubber center around the agitator shaft. I'm assuming that the notches are for some specialized tool. I can get a pipe wrench on it, but can't budge it.

    Does this turn clockwise or counter clockwise. Any other help on getting the drum out?

    Mike
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    Oct 12, 2007, 02:27 PM
    It is a left-handed spanner nut that you need to remove. It does take a spanner nut wrench but may be able to remove with a pipe wrench or a screw driver set in the groove and tap on it with a hammer. Careful this way though so you don't damage the nut.
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    Apr 29, 2008, 09:01 PM
    I have the same model washer and the same problem.

    Did you figure out what the problem is? Also, if I have to remove this spanner nut, I'm not clear what you mean, esquire1. If it's a "left-handed-spanner nut," does that mean you have to turn it opposite of "lefty-loosy" to remove it?

    I've found a rough photo of the nut in question: Model LAT8506AAE
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    Apr 30, 2008, 08:22 AM
    Yes, oppisite of lefty loosey
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