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8. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the
top of the motor bracket to the blower housing.
9. Raise the rear of the motor bracket to clear the
tab protruding from the bottom of the chassis.
Slide the motor bracket back until the bracket
tabs clear the slots in the dryer chassis.
10. Remove the motor and blower wheel assembly
from the dryer chassis.
Note:
When installing the motor and blower wheel
assembly, ensure that the 2 rear tabs on the motor
bracket are inserted into the slots in the motor
support, and the 2 front tabs on the motor bracket
are inserted into slots provided in the chassis.
11. Hold the motor shaft from turning and use a
15/16-in. (24-mm) socket to remove the blower
wheel from the motor shaft.
12. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the front motor strap to the motor bracket.
13. Lift and remove the motor and motor support
from the motor bracket.
14 Compress and remove the rear motor strap
from the motor support.
15. Note the position of the front motor strap.
Loosen the two 1/4-in. hex-head screws and
remove the front motor strap from the motor.
Note:
When installing the motor to the motor bracket,
install the motor with the motor harness terminals
at the 9:30 o'clock position.
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Rear Motor Strap
Front Motor Strap
Motor Bracket
Motor Support