How to replace the drive motor in a top-load washer

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Turn off the water supply valves for the washer.

Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

Have someone help you move the washer away from the wall.

Mark which fill hose goes to the hot connector and which goes to the cold.

Using channel lock pliers, carefully loosen and remove both fill hoses. Expect some water to pour out.

Pull the drain hose out of the standpipe behind the washer. Expect some water to pour out.

Move the washer to an area where you can work on it.

Lay cardboard or towels in front of the washer to prevent scratching the front of the washer.

Carefully tilt the washer forward and lay it on the front panel so that you can access the drain pump from the bottom of the washer.

Remove the bolts that secure the plastic cover over the motor and drive components.

Pull the plastic cover off the washer and set it aside.

Pull the drive belt outward and rotate the large drive pulley to work the belt off the motor.

Remove the drive belt and set it aside. Remove the bolts that secure the drive motor to the bottom of the washer.

Remove the motor.

Position the new drive motor in place and install the mounting bolts.

Tighten the mounting bolts firmly.

Plug the wire harness into the connection on the new drive motor. Make sure that the wire harness plug is firmly seated in the connection on the motor.

Position the drive belt properly on the smaller motor pulley and stretch the belt across the top of the larger drive pulley.

Start on one side of the pulley and roll the belt onto the drive pulley by rotating the drive pulley as you push the belt down onto the side of the drive pulley.

Position the plastic cover on top of the motor and drive components.

Line up the mounting holes and insert the mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts firmly.

Carefully set the washer upright and move it close enough to the fill hoses that you can reconnect them.

Thread the fill hoses onto the connections on the back of the washer.

Tighten the connections firmly using a pair of channel lock pliers.

Turn on the water supply valves.

Tighten the connection if you find a slight leak.

Plug the washer into the electrical outlet.

Return the washer to its original location.