Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Washer Drive Motor Replacement #137043000

Frigidaire Washer Drive Motor Replacement #137043000

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive motor on Frigidaire Affinity front-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the drive motor are when the washer won’t spin, won’t agitate, or is making loud noises.

All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Electrolux, Westinghouse

Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws to release the back panel.
3
Next, remove the belt by rotating the tub drive pulley while pulling the belt up and out.
4
Remove the wire harness from the motor
5
As well as the grounding wire.
6
Using a 5/16th inch socket, remove the screws securing the old motor.
7
Now support the motor and slide forward to remove.
8
Install the new motor by sliding it into position
9
Then secure it with the screws.
10
Reconnect the wire harness
11
The grounding wire.
12
Making sure the ribbing is on the inside
13
First loop the belt onto the motor shaft pulley
14
Then position it onto the tub drive pulley.
15
Rotate the pulley to fully align the belt.
16
Replace the back panel
17
Secure it with the screws.
18
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive motor on Frigidaire Affinity front-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the drive motor are when the washer won’t spin, won’t agitate, or is making loud noises.

All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Electrolux, Westinghouse

Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws to release the back panel.
3
Next, remove the belt by rotating the tub drive pulley while pulling the belt up and out.
4
Remove the wire harness from the motor
5
As well as the grounding wire.
6
Using a 5/16th inch socket, remove the screws securing the old motor.
7
Now support the motor and slide forward to remove.
8
Install the new motor by sliding it into position
9
Then secure it with the screws.
10
Reconnect the wire harness
11
The grounding wire.
12
Making sure the ribbing is on the inside
13
First loop the belt onto the motor shaft pulley
14
Then position it onto the tub drive pulley.
15
Rotate the pulley to fully align the belt.
16
Replace the back panel
17
Secure it with the screws.
18
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.

Applicable Product Model

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Front Loading
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
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