Motor And Blower Assembly Separation - Electrolux EIGD55H Technical & Service Manual

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Motor and Blower Assembly Separation

(Electric and Gas Models)
To separate the motor from the blower assembly, remove
the motor and blower assemblies by
following steps 1-6 on the previous page and shown in
fi gures 4-38 & 4-39, then follow the steps below.
1. Using a 7/16" extended socket, remove the nut
securing the motor shaft to the blower wheel.
(See Figure 4-40)
2. Using a 7/8" extended socket and while holding the
motor shaft from turning, loosen the blower wheel
from the shaft by turning clockwise. Spin blower
wheel clockwise until free of motor shaft.
(See Figure 4-40)
3. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, lift the blower
housing lock over the tab and pull out of slot.
(See Figure 4-41)
4. Using a pliers, grab the motor clip at its outer edge,
then push down and away from the motor mounting
bracket until free of retaining tab. Remove motor clip
from motor assembly. (See Figure 4-42
5. Lift the motor off the motor mounting bracket and pull
motor out from the blower assembly.
7/8" Nut
7/16" Nut
4-16
Figure 4-40.
Tab
Motor
Figure 4-41.
Grab Here
With Pliers
Figure 4-42.