How to Remove the Clutch From a Maytag Performa

Unplug the power cord for the Maytag Performa from the electrical outlet. Pull the appliance away from the wall, and shut off the water supply valves. Disconnect the water supply hoses from the back of the machine. Use a pair of channel-lock pliers to loosen the hose fittings if they are too tight to remove by hand.

Remove the drain hose from the machine using the channel-lock pliers to release the hose clamp. Open the washer, and remove the rinse dispenser by pulling up on the locking clamp and lifting the dispenser from the agitator. Pry the cap from the agitator using a flat-tip screwdriver. Remove the inner dust cap by pulling it out if one is present.

Remove the retaining bolt and washer from inside the agitator using a socket and ratchet. Pull the agitator straight up and out of the washing machine. Place a towel on the floor at the back of the Maytag washer. Tilt the machine backward so it is on the towel.

Release the pump locking clips from the direct drive pump using a flat-tip screwdriver and pull it away from the washing machine motor. You may have to wiggle it a little to get it off the shaft. Do not remove the hoses. Simply set the pump aside. Remove the mounting bolts securing the gear case to the washer frame using a socket and ratchet.

Unplug the wires from the Maytag washer motor. Remove them from the retaining clip on the frame. Pull the gear and motor from under the machine. Pull the thrust washer from the agitator shaft by sliding it up. Remove the support ring from the shaft using a pair of needle-nose pliers.

Remove the retaining clip using a flat-tip screwdriver to pry it off the shaft. Slide the clutch up and off the agitator shaft. Remove the C-clip from the brake cam using a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the cam.