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
as with any repair be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning
your first step is to pull out the lint screen
and removed the two screws near the opening
next insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two
spring clips
and rotate the top up
disconnect the door switch wires
and remove the top front panel screws
now lift the panel up and out
if your model has two front panels
use a flat head screw driver to release the lower panel from the retaining clips
if applicable removed the two springs
now loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel
and lift the panel off
depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the belt from the
pulley and motor shaft
now use the belt to lift out the drum
disconnect the motor wire harness
using a flat head screw driver remove the two retaining clip securing the old
motor
using two wrenches secure at the front of the motor shaft
and unthread the blower wheel from the rear motor shaft
beware you may need to use some force
pull the old motor out
install the new motor
by making sure the tab in the motor support aligns with the slot in the
mounting bracket
rethread the blower wheel onto the motor shaft and tighten
reinstall both motor retaining clips
reconnect the wire harness
next replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two rollers
insert the tension pulley into the slots in the base and loop the belt around the
pulley and motor shaft in a zig zag formation
rotate the drum to help aligned the belt
if your model has a solid front panel
line up the drum with the front panel seal
then align the slots with the retaining clips and press down the
panel until it locks into place
if your model has two panels align the slots in the upper panel with the screws
while lining up the drum
tighten the screws
if applicable reinstall the two springs
and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position
now reinstall the two screws on top
and reconnect the door switch wires
rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the
spring clips
install the two screws at the lint screen opening
replace the lint screen
and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly