- 1). Unplug the washer and turn off the water faucets.
- 2). Disconnect the water hoses and the drain hose and pull the washer away from the wall, leaving yourself enough room to work behind the appliance.
- 3). Lay an old towel down to kneel on and soak up any water that leaks from the hoses.
- 4). Remove the rear access panel.
- 5). Locate the motor. The rubber drive belt goes around a pulley wheel attached to the motor.
- 6). Press on the belt. If it gives more than ? inch or so, it needs to be tightened.
- 7). Loosen the mounting nut for the motor and push the entire motor to increase the tension on the belt.
- 8). Hold the motor in place and tighten the mounting nut.
- 9). Make sure you don't tighten the belt too much or it will break. You should be able to press on it and feel it give just slightly.
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