Tina H Dearbirn , MI October 08, 2023 Appliance: Maytag Dishwasher MDB5000AWW Maytag Dishwasher Mdb5000aww: Door spring link broke on one side and wouldn’t support the open door. How to replace Door Spring Link. I watched a video on YouTube. It recommended replacing both sides, since there’s one on either side and I was able to replace it without too much difficulty. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes