Remove Motor - Maytag 30 Series Service Manual

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. Remove the drive belt (See page 4-31).
4. Disconnect the motor wire harness plug
coming from the motor.
5. Lift the two locking tabs to release the wire
harness.
6. Disconnect the ground wire by pulling it off
of the connector.

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7. Disconnect the spade connector by pressing
on the locking tab and pulling the connector
off the spade connector.
8. Squeeze the Christmas tree clip that holds
the wire harness to remove it from the
hole in the motor wire harness bracket, if
removing the motor completely.
9. Remove the 1/2" bolt securing the motor to
the tub.
Motor Bolt
10. Rotate the motor down and slide the
mounting posts out of the holes of the tub
by rocking the motor back and forth while
pulling backwards.
4-32
Wire Connectors
Christmas Tree Clip