Bellow to Outer Tub Clamp

Rubber bellows was approximately 8-9 years old with lots and lots of mold on the outside and more inside where water drains out. Removing all the necessary parts to remove and install the replacement bellows was not difficult. The most difficult step was replacing the bellow to outer tube clamp. It is spring loaded and virtually impossible for one person to replace. Holding the bellow in place while trying to stretch the spring clamp is frustrating. I am sure, at the factory they have specialized tools that allows assembly of the clamp instantly. The do-it-yourselfer is in trouble unless a second person is available to help. In order to get the spring clamp installed around the outside of the bellow, it was necessary to undo the spring from the clamp and then place the loose clamp around the bellows. Have one person hold the end of the clamp with pliers while the other person stretches the spring to connect to the loop in the clamp. It took quite a bit of strength and several tries to complete. Other than that, not a difficult job.

Followed the directions in the video. Most of the time was spent cleaning the related parts