Service; Motor Removal; Damping Plate Removal; Carbon Brush Removal - Miele S 500 Series Technical Information

S 500 & S 600 Canister Vacuums
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Service

4.1

Motor Removal

1. Remove the casing top; see Section 020-4.2.
2. Remove the cap; see Section 030-4.1.
3. Remove the cover frame; see Section 020-4.5.
4. Remove the plug housing from its holder. See Figure 040-1, Item 3.
5. Remove the seal. See Figure 040-1, Item 2.
6. Remove the motor.

Figure 040-1: Motor Removal

Note:
Before the motor is installed, place the caps on the rubber cushions and
install the bearing ring. When installing the motor, ensure that the rubber
cushions are correctly seated in their holders.
4.2

Damping Plate Removal

1. Remove the motor; see Section 040-4.1.
2. Replace the damping plate.
4.3

Carbon Brush Removal

1. Remove the motor; see Section 040-4.1.
2. Remove the rubber cushions from the motor.
3. Remove the carbon brush holder retaining screws. See Figure 040-2, Item
1. Remove the carbon brushes with their holders.
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