Fixing a Direct Drive Washing Machine

Step 7 Removing the motor

Now remove the two bolts holding the motor brackets on and pop them out of the way. Unplug the motor and remove it from the machine. Your efforts will be awarded with the sight of the holy grail- the failed motor coupling. Try not to hyperventilate as you take in the view.

The coupling is in three parts: a rubber shock absorbing disk and two white gears with three prongs each. One of the gears is on the shaft of the motor, the other on the transmission. The rubber disk lives in between like the soft filling of an oreo cookie.

Comments

[wmc]

I have the coupling replaced and motor back on with top bracket attached. I can't get the bottom bracket to snap in place - any suggestions?

[jdean2000]

Check to make sure that the bracket is seated correctly on the other end. Also, make sure the coupling parts are pressed down far enough on the motor axle.

[HALABOUTIT]

Mark any single wires outside of wiring harness. I had three separate wires attached to other gizmos and experience taught me to record what goes where when putting the wires back on.