/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Also on this machine since it is a direct drive there is no belt. This machine uses a drive coupling to mate the motor to the transmission.

This coupling is a point of common failure and is easy to replace.

Go back to the pump area where you removed the drain pump. You should now be able to see the motor itself.

It is held on by 2 more spring clips, however these also are screwed in to help hold it in place.
Remove the screws and the clips. Also be sure to unplug the molex from the side.

Now you can remove the motor and inspect the drive coupling.

There have been many variations over the years, but yours should be 2 composite plastic pieces with 3 prongs on each with a disc of rubber sandwiched between them. I'll include a pic to show you.

Commonly the prongs will shear off (as they are meant to as this is the main "give" point). So the motor will spin but there isnt enough of the coupling left to direct that energy into the transmission/drive assy.