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Is it easy to replace a drum drive belt and drive motor on a washing machine?

April 26, 2017drive Drum easy garden Home maintenance repairs replace washing machine

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Is it easy to replace a drum drive belt and drive motor on a washing machine?

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Yes, very easy. The motor mountings are usually the tensioning method for the belt. You need a socket set to take the motor off and replace. Don’t over tension the belt as it will ruin the bearings in the drum and motor. You should be able to deflect the belt by half an inch in the middle of its longest run with medium thumb pressure. Watch out for sharp edges on the cabinet when heaving on a bolt!