Carl K Mendota , IL April 13, 2020 Appliance: Maytag Top Loading Washer A512S Maytag Washer A512s: My Maytag washer purchased in 1989 would no longer empty out the dirty water on "spin" cycle. How to replace Pump And Drive Belt Kit. The simplicity of the design and easy access helped me to determine that the semi-transparent discharge pump's internal impeller was not spinning just by removing the front panel. Unplugging the power, turning off the water supply, manully draining the tub and tipping the machine back and keeping it safely balanced were the most physical part of the job. It was easy to remove and replace the two hoses and three screws attached to the pump. I also easily replaced both washer tub and drain pump drive belts at this time. Hoping for another 30 years of use. 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes