Belt change on whirlpool W/D
Have 34T Forza with whirlpool washer/dryer . Been having code A=10 , drain problem, and dryer seam not to spin fast enough. Ordered both belts since I only wanted to do belt change once. Remove both doors ,left hinge on door, remove all hardware on door frame .. Tape door jam twice to protect trim. Remove 3 screws front bracket that holds dryer to washer. Remove 6 screws front brackets holding washer to floor. The bottom cover on the washer prys off at corners . You will see a black screw off filter that catches coins, pocket stuff. Found change in mine which is why it coded A-10 ,could not pump out . Towel under it as it holds water. Inside closet ,locate access panel to behind unit, remove. Locate bracket that holds dryer to coach frame. 2 screws . Turn off water ,unplug power, Remove hoses if you need more room to get to dryer duct clamp. Lift dryer up and pull forward to remove from rear bracket and remove from closet. To change belt remove back panel from dryer , remove bracket to access belt. Take note , pic , of belt thru idler pully. Install new belt onto motor and drum. Rotate drum to center belt on drum in old belt mark. Replace bracket and panel. Washer :: Lift washer and pull forward onto wood level with closet floor. Remove from closet. Remove 6 5/16 " screws from top of rear panel.Slide top forward to remove top. Remove cycle knob , pull , and 2 screw holding it. Unplug timer,wiring along top. Remove 2 5/16 " screws holding cover. Access belt and remove install new. Put washer back together . Took a 8 hour day to do the belt replacement and remove install. Might want to get new dryer metal duct as mine was old and was hard to get on the wall vent ,did not want to remove that vent from side of coach.
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