Removing The Drive Belt And Motor - Whirlpool Duet Sport WFW8300SW Instruction Manual

REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT AND MOTOR

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 washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.
3. Pull the washer away from the wall.
4. Remove the rear panel from the washer
(see page 4-20 for the procedure).
5. To remove the drive belt, pull out on
the belt, and turn the basket drive pulley
until the belt slides off (see the top right
photo).
Drive Belt & Motor
Basket Drive Pulley
6. To remove the motor:
a) Remove the wire standoff from the mo-
tor by squeezing the tabs and pushing
the standoff out of the mounting hole.
b) Disconnect the three wire connectors
from the motor terminals.
c) Remove the 5/8˝ mounting bolt from
the motor.
Wire Standoff
Continued on the next page.
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Motor Mounting Bolt
Motor Wire
Connectors