Service Manual

COMPONENT ACCESS
Whirlpool & Maytag Front-Load Dryers
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4-15
To Remove the Drive Motor
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Perform the procedures on page 4-9, “Removing the Top
Panel and Console/HMI” prior to performing the following
steps.
3. Perform the procedures on page 4-11, “Removing the
Front Panel” prior to performing the following steps.
4. Perform the procedures on page 4-13, “Removing the Belt
and Drum” prior to performing the following steps.
5. Using a 1/4” nut driver, remove the one (1) hex-head
screw securing blower wheel shield to blower housing
(see Figure 1).
Blower wheel
shield screw.
Figure 1 - Blower wheel shield screw.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2 for the following 2 steps.
6. Reach around to the back of the blower housing and
aached a 7/16” open-end wrench to the hex-end of the
motor sha. Insert a 1/2” ratchet drive into the blower
wheel square hole (see Figure 2).
7. 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 sha (see
Figure 2).
Removing the Drive Motor
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Use a ½” ratchet
drive without the
socket
Stabilize sha
with 7/16” open-
end wrench
Remove
Tighten
Figure 2 - Remove Blower Wheel.
8. Li the locking tabs on the top and boom of the motor
harness plug and disconnect the plug from the motor
terminals. See Figure 3.
Unplug motor
connector
Figure 3 - Unplug motor connector.
9. Locate the front and rear motor clips as illustrated in
Figure 4 below. Using a small at blade screwdriver, insert
the blade of the screwdriver into the pocket at the p of
the clip. Pry the clips o the tab and remove.
Rear Motor Clip
Front Motor Clip
Place screwdriver
here to pry o clip
Figure 4 - Drive motor retaining clips.
10. Li motor from support brackets, slide sha from blower
wheel housing and remove motor from cabinet.