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Model: MTW5700TQ	Brand: Maytag	Age: 5 - 10 years
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kkoller		#1 Posted : Wednesday, February 8, 2017 1:39:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/8/2017(UTC) Posts: 3		The washer tub is leaning to the right and slightly forward. It is very loud and is starting to move around the floor. I changed the 3 suspension springs and the balancing spring. Nothing changed after changing the springs. What else could the issue be? Possibly drive block??


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ThatGuy		#2 Posted : Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:46:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 7/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,395 Location: near the middle of nowhere Was thanked: 24 time(s) in 24 post(s)		Is this spring still in place? Whirlpool WPW10250667 Suspension Spring - AppliancePartsPros.com Video Washer Tub Counter Balance Suspension Spring (part #WPW10250667)-How To Replace


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kkoller		#3 Posted : Wednesday, February 8, 2017 8:03:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/8/2017(UTC) Posts: 3		All springs are still in place. The three suspension and the balancing spring.


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ThatGuy		#4 Posted : Wednesday, February 8, 2017 8:48:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 7/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,395 Location: near the middle of nowhere Was thanked: 24 time(s) in 24 post(s)		How about parts 13, 14, and 15 on this diagram? are the in good shape and lined up right? Parts for Maytag MTW5700TQ0: Machine Base Parts - AppliancePartsPros.com This video might help. Washer Suspension Pads (part #285744) - How To Replace If you could post some pics or a video of the problem that might help.


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kkoller		#5 Posted : Thursday, February 9, 2017 5:32:35 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/8/2017(UTC) Posts: 3		After looking at it closer this morning, the front right metal leg has a white powder substance. This is the side it's leaning to. I'm guessing the suspension pad is badand wore down. I'm going to order a set of 13 and 15. Skate plate itself looks fine.


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