Amana RS3100007 - Manual (Page 23)

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, disconnect power to unit before servicing.
Disassembly Procedures
23 RS3100007 Rev. 0
WARNING !
6. Remove bolts securing motor and mounting bracket
to lower outer tub flange and to weldment assembly.
Motor mounting
attaching screws
Belt
Idler
spring
Pump
hoses
7. Lift complete assembly out of washer.
NOTE: Lay motor on its side. Observe belt
configuration around rear pump leg. Belt MUST
encircle rear pump leg when reassembling.
8. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
Pump and Belt Removal
1. Remove motor, see “Motor and Mounting Bracket”
procedure.
2. Remove screws securing pump assembly to motor.
Reassembly of Pump and Belt
NOTE: Install pump and belt together. Drive belt MUST
be replaced with belt No. 40053602 for one and
two speed models; or 40053601 for some two
speed models and three speed models (special
clutch-type belt) for proper washer operation.
Refer to Parts Manual for proper belt part
number.
1. Remove any corrosion or foreign material from motor
shaft.
2. Apply a thin film of No. 03637P lubricant to the end
and sides of motor shaft.
NOTE: This lubricant helps keep moisture out of the
hub area and prevents corrosion.
3. Align belt on motor pulley and tension pulley as
illustrated.
Pump
mounting screws
Pump
assembly
Pump
legs
Motor
embosses
Rear
pump leg
Motor shaft
Motor
emboss
Motor
assembly
(Clean shaft and apply
a thin film of lubricant
No. 03637P.)
(Must be located
between belt when
installing pump
assembly.)
4. Align pump impeller hub with motor shaft. Verify belt
encircles rear pump leg. Slide pump onto motor
shaft until legs touch the embosses on the motor
housing before securing.
NOTE: Tighten screws to 35 inch-pounds maximum.
DO NOT overtighten screws!
5. Install motor and pump assembly into washer, see
“Motor and Mounting Bracket” procedure.
NOTE: After installing motor and pump assembly in the
washer and all hoses have been secured, along
with reconnecting idler spring. Add at least one
quart of water to washtub to lubricate pump
seals. Running a pump without water will
damage the seals.