Removing The Thermal Fuse And Exhaust Thermistor - Maytag MGD6500MBK Technical Manual

6. Remove the front and rear clamps from the drive motor and its mounting
bracket. To remove a clamp, press down on one end, and unhook it from
the motor tab.
7. Place a 13/16" (21 mm) wrench on the back of the blower wheel, and a
7/16" (11 mm) wrench on the front of the drive motor shaft (flatted). Turn
the drive motor shaft to the right (clockwise) and loosen the blower wheel
(left-hand thread).
A. Back of the Blower Wheel
B. Drive Motor Shaft
8. Remove the four screws from the air duct at the rear of the unit and pull
the duct forward so that you can access the blower wheel.
9. Spin the blower wheel clockwise and remove it from the drive motor shaft.
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A
B
Reassembly Note: When you reinstall the drive motor, make sure that the
rounded locator tab is in the bracket slot, as shown below.
REMOVING THE THERMAL FUSE AND EXHAUST
THERMISTOR
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Remove the rear panel (see
4. Remove the two wires from the thermal fuse and exhaust thermistor
terminals.
A. Thermal Fuse
page 39 for the procedure).
A
B
B. Exhaust Thermistor