Removing The Drive Motor - Maytag MED5800TW - Electric Dryer Technical Education

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Remove the cabinet front from the dryer
(see pages 4-5 & 4-6 for the procedure).
4. Remove the belt and drum from the dryer
(see page 4-8 for the procedure).

REMOVING THE DRIVE MOTOR

Drive Motor
5. Lift the top tab, and disconnect the wire har-
ness connector from the drive motor.
Top Tab
Motor Connector
6. Remove the front and rear clamps from the
drive motor and its mounting bracket. To re-
move a clamp, press down on one end, and
unhook it from the motor tab.
Press Down On
Drive Motor Clamp
Motor Tab
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