Removing The Drive Motor And Belt Switch - Whirlpool Duet Sport WED8300SW Manual

REMOVING THE DRIVE MOTOR AND BELT SWITCH

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 dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Remove the drum from the dryer (see
pages 4-10 and 4-11 for the procedure).
4. Remove the thermal fuse and exhaust
thermistor (see page 4-9 for the proce-
dure).
Drive Motor
5. To remove the drive motor:
a) Reach around to the back of the drive
motor and attach a 7/8˝ open-end
wrench to the hex-end of the motor
shaft, and a ratchet with a 1/2˝ drive
in the blower wheel hub opening.
b) Turn the blower wheel clockwise
(shown by the "REMOVE" arrow that
is embossed on the front of the wheel)
and remove the wheel from the motor
shaft.
7/8˝ Wrench
Ratchet w/
1/2˝ Drive
Blower Wheel
c) Remove the four screws from the
blower housing and exhaust duct and
remove the housing.
Blower Housing
Screws
4-12
Remove
1/2˝ Drive
Tighten
Duct Screw