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Originally Posted by Hill
once I have a kit, do I just pry the seal out then press in a new one?
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Yes.
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Is there anything else I should know? Is there a special technique to it?
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There is a special tool to install such seals but it is rarely needed. The biggest thing it trying to avoid touching the seal faces with your bare fingers during installation. The oil from your skin can prevent them from sealing properly against each other or lead to premature leaking. I would imagine it should state as much in the kit's installation instructions.
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What would the mating surface be for this seal. It would appear that it is the motor shaft and the drain impeller?
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Half the seal presses into the pump housing, the other half fits inside the drain impeller.
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Now if I can just find a kit in stock?
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The vendor I linked to showed they had stock of the seal kit.
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Maytag DWU8402AAE Pump Impeller and Seal Kit
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Dan O.
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