Removing The Motor - Whirlpool WFW94HEX Technical Education

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 washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.
3. Pull the washer away from the wall.
4. Remove the top, ("REMOVING THE DISPENSER
DRAWER, TOP AND CONSOLE ASSEMBLY".
5. Remove the rear panel from the washer.
See ("REMOVING THE MOTOR CONTROL
UNIT" for procedure.)
6. To remove the motor, while removing the
mounting bolt for the rotor, it is necessary
to keep the basket from turning. DO NOT
hold the rotor still through the windings!!!
Remove the vent tube and rotate the basket
until you can see a baffle clip. Insert a
screwdriver into the clip to hold the basket
while removing the rotor's mounting bolt.
Tub
Screwdriver

REMOVING THE MOTOR

7.
Vent
Baffel Clip
4-19
Remove Bolt
Note: Don't forget to fully reseat the vent tube.
Shock
To remove the motor rotor:
a) Remove the T 40 Torx head mounting bolt
from the motor.
b) Get a firm grip on either side of the rotor
and pull straight off the spline shaft.
Note: Considerable outward force will be
required to over come the magnetic force.
Wire
Retainers