Removing The Drive Motor And Belt Switch - Whirlpool Cabrio WED6200S User Manual

REMOVING THE DRIVE MOTOR AND BELT SWITCH

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.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Remove the cabinet front from the dryer
(see page 4-5 for the procedure).
4. Remove the belt and drum from the dryer
(see page 4-7 for the procedure).
5. To remove the drive motor (see the top
right photo):
a) Place a 13/16˝ open end wrench on
the back of the blower wheel, and a
7/16˝ open end or adjustable wrench
on the front of the drive motor shaft
(flatted). Turn the drive motor shaft to
the right (clockwise) and loosen the
blower wheel (left-hand thread).
Drive Motor Belt Switch
13/16˝ Blower Wheel
b) Lift the top tab, and disconnect the wire
harness connector from the drive motor.
Wire Harness
Connector Tab
Continued on the next page.
4-9
Loosen
Flatted
Drive Shaft