Removing The Direct Drive Motor - Whirlpool WFW3090GW Service Manual

COMPONENT ACCESS
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.
To Remove the Drive Motor
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Disconnect cold inlet water hose and remove the drain
hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
4. Remove four (4) 7 mm hex-head screws securing the rear
access panel to the back panel as indicated in Figure 1.
Remove the rear access panel.
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Removing the Direct Drive Motor

Figure 1
5. Block the rotor by inserting a small 4 mm flat-blade
screwdriver into the slot at the back of the rotor as
illustrated in Figure 2. Align slot in rotor with receptacle
on back of tub (see Figure 2 & 3).
Figure 2 - Lock Rotor Slot
Figure 3 - Lock Rotor Receptacle