repair clinic encourages you to perform this procedure safely
in this video we will show one or more of these icons
to alert you when to use caution
be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning
and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves
you will also need to disconnect the two water supply hoses attached to the rear
panel
along with the drain hose
be prepared for some water to spill out
next you will need to remove the agitator
if your model has a rinse dispenser pull the lock ring up with your fingers
and twist the dispenser upwards to remove next remove the agitator cap
depending on your model you may also need to remove a dust cap
hold the agitator base and use a seven sixteenth inch socket to remove the bolt
and washer and pull the agitator upwards to remove
now carefully tilt the appliance back so its rear panel rests on a towel or
carpet
next unsnap the pump clips
and wiggle the pump off of the motor shaft
disconnect the motor wire harness
and unclip the wires from the plastic retainer
use a half-inch socket to remove the bolts attaching the gear case to the
base
now carefully pull the motor and gear case assembly out
remove the thrust washer from the gear case shaft
next use needle nose pliers to remove the old clutch's support ring
and a flathead screwdriver to remove the retainer ring
then slide the clutch off of the gear case shaft
remove the two screws from the motor retainer clips
snap off the clips and remove the motor
remove the isolator and the coupler cog from the gear case
be aware you may need to use force to successfully removed the cog
detach the motor plate
you're now ready to install the new gear case
reattach the motor plate to the new gear case
carefully push the removed coupler cog onto the gear case driveshaft as far as
it will go
and slide the isolator onto it
line up the prongs on the cog attached to the motor shaft with the holes in the
isolator and slide the motor into position
reinstall the motor retainer clips and screws
use a small sharp object to clear the vent hole on top of the gear case
now slide the clutch onto the gear case driveshaft
and secure with both the retainer ring
and support ring
replace the thrust washer
now slide the motoring gear case assembly into position making sure the
clutch spring is opposite the break cam be aware this may require some
adjustment before the gear case sits flush against the base
secure with the bolts
transfer the wire retaining clip from the old gear case to the new one and
secure the wires
reconnect the wire harness
next align the motor shaft with the pump and slide the pump on
reinstall both pump clips
now carefully lift the appliance to its upright position
place the agitator back onto the driveshaft when and reinstall the bolt
and washer
replace the dust cap if your model has one
replace the agitator cap
if your model has a rinse dispenser push it down until it's snaps into place and
press the lock ring down with your thumbs
reattach the water hoses
turn the hot and cold water valves back on
and plug the appliance back in
to make sure it's functioning properly