How to change the motor on a tumble dryer

How to change the motor on a tumble dryer
Safety first remove the plug from the mains socket.
Tools: Phillips & flat screwdriver an 8mm socket & spanner and a pair of pliers
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Using the phillips screwdriver remove the 2 retaining screws to the top lid.
From the front give the top lid a good push.
Now remove the lid.
Using the phillips screwdriver remove the retaining screws to the side panel.
Remove the top screw to the side panel.
Now remove the side panel.
Make a note of the wires (A photograph is useful)
Remove or cut the cable tie holding the wires
Now remove the wires
Wires removed
Using the pliers release the cable clip attached to the heater casing
Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 screws and the small bearing casing
Using the phillips screwdriver remove the screws and remove the heater casing.
Remove the heater casing with heater attached and pull wires through machine.
Using a flat headed screwdriver remove the jubilee clamp retaining the recirculation fan
Remove the recirculation fan
Remove the wires from the cooling fan housing
Wires removed
Un clip and remove the cooling fan housing
Remove inlet ring
Using a pair of pliers remove the corbin clip retaining the cooling fan
Remove the cooling fan
Using an 8mm spanner remove 1 bolt and release the other to the belt tensioner
Un clip the belt tensioner from the motor
Remove the belt from the belt tensioner
Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful) and remove them
Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful) and remove them
Wires Removed
Using an 8mm socket remove 4 bolts retaining the motor
Remove the motor
Motor removed
Take the new motor from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
Replace the motor
Using an 8mm socket replace 4 bolts retaining the motor and tighten them
Now you can replace the wires
Replace the wires to the capacitor
Reconnect the wires
Replace the belt to the belt tensioner
Relocate the belt tensioner to the motor
Using an 8mm spanner replace 1 bolt and tighten both bolts to the belt tensioner
Replace the cooling fan
Using a pair of pliers replace the corbin clip retaining the cooling fan
Replace inlet ring
Replace the cooling fan housing
Cooling fan housing replaced
Relocate the wires into the recess on the cooling fan housing
Replace the recirculation fan
Using a flat headed screwdriver replace the jubilee clamp retaining the fan
Push the wires through the hole and refit the heater casing to the appliance.
Using the phillips screwdriver replace the retaining screws to the heater casing
Using the phillips screwdriver replace the small casing securing with 2 screws.
Now replace the heater wires
Wires replaced
Now refit or renew the cable tie.
Cable tie in place
Locate the side panel into place.
Using the phillips screwdriver replace the top screw to the side panel.
Using the phillips screwdriver replace the rear screws to the side panel.
Replace the lid.
From the rear push the lid forward into place and secure with 2 retaining screws
The appliance is now ready for use.

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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.