How to change the carbon motor brush on a washing machine

How to change the carbon motor brush on a washing machine
Safety first remove plug from main socket
Tools required Phillips screwdriver, 13mm spanner and a 13mm socket.
Using the phillips screwdriver remove the screws from the back panel
Lift and remove the back panel
Release 2 bolts and remove the belt see video for further details
Lay the machine onto its face protecting with a soft cloth
Make a note of the wires (A photograph is useful) and remove wires.
Through the back remove the terminal block and remove earth wires.
Wires removed
Through the bottom using the 13mm spanner remove the motor fixing nut.
Through the back using a 13mm socket remove 2 fixing bolts and remove motor.
Image of motor
Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 locating screws on each carbon brush.
Separate plastic housings containing carbon brushes
Remove carbon brush from housing and remove wire
Wire removed
Take the carbon brush from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
Fit wire to new carbon brush and place in housing
Relocate plastic housing
Using the phillips screwdriver refit housing to motor
Place the motor into the location hole shown here.
Through the back fit the 2 retaining bolts do not tighten.
Through the bottom fit the nut fixing the motor
Through the back fit the terminal block and earth wires
Locate the belt onto the motor pulley and and refit belt.See the video for further information.
With the weight of the motor on the belt tighten the 2 bolts.
Locate back panel into lugs.
Using the phillips screwdriver reposition screws into back panel and tighten.

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Disclaimer: The information provided has been prepared as a guide only and the steps taken are likely to vary for different appliance models. We strongly recommend using a qualified engineer to undertake major repairs and fault finding.