Step 1
Disconnect the power cord before working on the Maytag washer. Turn off the hot and cold water faucets connected to the unit.
Step 2
Remove the two screws at the bottom of the front toe panel. Lift the panel off of the washer.
Step 3
Remove the screws at the base of the upper front panel. Pull the panel down and away from the washer to remove it.
Step 4
Remove the screws connecting the top panel to the side panels. Lift the top panel up to rest on its rear hinges.
Step 5
Insert the tip of the flat-blade screwdriver along the seam between the fabric softener dispenser and the agitator. Pry the fabric softener dispenser off.
Step 6
Remove the bolt from the top of the agitator with the socket wrench.
Step 7
Grasp the base of the agitator. Lift straight up to remove the agitator from the drum.
Step 8
Loosen the screw on the hose clamp on the outside of the drum. Pull the fill hose away from the drum.
Step 9
Open the clips around the edges of the drum. Remove the bolt at the inside base of the drum.
Step 10
Lift the drum out of the Maytag washer cabinet.