Removing The Motor And Drive Assembly - Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DW Technical Education

Removing the Motor and Drive Assembly

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.
Preparation
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Disconnect hot and cold inlet water hoses and remove the
drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
4. Tape the washer lid closed.
5. Carefully lay the washer on its back panel. Place padding
on the floor to protect the surfaces.
6. Remove sound padding and set aside.
Removing the Rotor, Clutch Coil, and Stator
1. Use a 4mm Allen wrench to remove the rotor mounting
screw (see Figure 1). Rock the rotor back and forth until
the rotor has been pulled away from the stator.
Rotor
Rotor Screw
Figure 1
2. Unplug the clutch coil and stator connectors. Remove all
connectors from the bracket (see Figure 2).
3. Use a 7mm socket to remove the three (3) clutch coil
mounting screws. Allow the clutch coil to hang until the
stator is removed (see Figure 2).
Unplug Connectors
4. Use a 7mm socket to remove the three (3) stator
mounting screws. Remove and set aside both the stator
and clutch coil assembly (see Figure 3).
Rotor
Clutch Coil
Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
COMPONENT ACCESS
Clutch Coil
Figure 2
Figure 3
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