Maytag MAH5500BWW Service Manual - Page 77
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4 . Lift the motor slightly to disengage the belt from the motor pulley. Place motor on the base frame. Figure 8-3 Figure 8-2 5 . From the front, remove the wire harnesses from the back of the motor. 6 . Grasp the motor and slide it carefully from the pivot hang holes in the outer tub. REPLACEMENT 1 . Reverse the previous procedures to remount the motor. NOTE: Prior to hanging the motor, reconnect motor wire harnesses and ground wire. 2 . Prior to hanging the motor on the outer tub, check the positioning of the rubber motor mounts. 3 . Check belt tension. If loose, loosen the belt adjustment wheel bolt and rotate the wheel one notch in a clockwise rotation. Check belt tension again. The belt should experience no more than a 1" deflection when depressed to the inside. MACHINE CONTROL The machine control is located in the control console and is secured to the rear cover. REMOVAL 1 . Disconnect power to the unit. 2 . Remove the control console (See Control Console Removal). 3 . Remove the wiring from the machine control, paying close attention to the wire harness hookup to the control board. 4. Remove the two 5/16" nuts securing the board to the rear console panel. 5 . Reverse the previous procedures to remount the board. 16008373-01 SECTION 8. MOTOR DRIVE SYSYTEM © 1998 Maytag Corporation 8-2