Pump And Belt Removal - GE WDSS4120 Technical Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
!
WARNING
to lower outer tub flange and to "milk-stool"
assembly.
Motor mounting
attaching screws
Idler
spring
7. Lift complete assembly out of washer.
NOTE: Lay motor on its side. Observe belt
configuration around rear pump leg. Belt
MUST encircle rear pump leg when
reassembling.
8. Reverse procedure to reassemble.

Pump and Belt Removal

1. Remove motor, see "Motor and Mounting Bracket"
procedure.
2. Remove screws securing pump assembly to
motor.
Reassembly of Pump and Belt
NOTE: Install pump and belt together. Drive belt
MUST be replaced with belt WH01X10159
for proper washer operation.
1. Remove any corrosion or foreign material from
motor shaft.
2. Apply a thin film of lubricant to the end and sides of
motor shaft.
NOTE: This lubricant helps keep moisture out of the
hub area and prevents corrosion.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, disconnect power to unit before servicing.
3. Align belt on motor pulley and tension pulley as
illustrated.
Pump
assembly
Pump
legs
Belt
Motor
embosses
Pump
hoses
assembly
4. Align pump impeller hub with motor shaft. Verify
belt encircles rear pump leg. Slide pump onto
motor shaft until legs touch the embosses on the
motor housing before securing.
NOTE: Tighten screws to 35 inch-pounds maximum.
DO NOT overtighten screws!
5. Install motor and pump assembly into washer,
see "Motor and Mounting Bracket" procedure.
NOTE: After installing motor and pump assembly in
the washer and all hoses have been
secured, along with reconnecting idler spring.
Add at least one quart of water to washtub
to lubricate pump seals. Running a pump
without water will damage the seals.
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Pump
mounting screws
pump leg
(Must be located
between belt when
installing pump
assembly.)
Motor shaft
(Clean shaft and apply
a thin film of lubricant
Motor
emboss
Motor
Rear
No. 03637P.)