Whirlpool MFW 9700S, MFW 9600S manual Removing the Drive Motor

REMOVING THE DRIVE MOTOR

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 washer or disconnect power.

2.Turn off the water supply to the washer.

3.Pull the washer away from the wall so that you can access the rear panel.

4.Remove the rear panel from the washer (see page 4-19 for the procedure).

5.Remove the two T-20 hex-head torx screws from the bottom brace and remove the brace.

6.Remove the drive belt from the end of the drive motor shaft and then remove the belt from the drive pulley.

Drive Pulley Belt Drive Motor

7.Disconnect the green ground wire from the drive motor frame.

8.Remove the 1/2 inch hex-washer-head mounting bolt from the drive motor.

Pivot Stud

Mounting Bolt

Ground Wire

Bottom Brace Drive Motor

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