Maytag Commercial MYR20, Service Manual

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1. To remove the drive motor, remove the back
panel (See page 4-36).
2. Remove the belt (See page 4-38).
3. Remove the drip shield by cutting the two
wire ties securing the shield to the frame of
the washer.
4. Place a 19mm wrench on the bolt head
behind the motor mounting bracket, as
viewed from the front of the washer.
5. Use a 19mm socket to remove the hex nut
on the motor tension bolt.
6. Use a 19mm socket to remove the hex nut
on the motor mounting bolt. The head of this
bolt has a bracket to hold it from turning, so
no wrench is required on this bolt head.
7. Cut the wire ties securing the motor wire
harness to side panel of the washer. Make
sure to replace any wire ties that are cut.
8. Remove the mounting bolt. It may be
necessary to use a drive pin and hammer
to drive the bolt out of the mount. It may
also be necessary to use a ratchet to turn
the threads of the mounting bolt out of the
mount to remove the bolt.
9. Use a large screwdriver to wedge the motor
up out of the mounting bracket.
10. Lift the motor up and out of the washer.
11. The motor wire harness must be
disconnected from variable frequency drive.
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.
Drive MOTOr
19mm
Hex Bolt
Two 19mm
Hex Nuts
Wire Ties