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Changing belt on washing machine, that broke

Need help with belt and pulley questions

Anonymous Jan 03, 2008

I HAVE A TOP LOADING KENMORE WASHER AND IT APPEARS THAT THE WASHING MECHANISM THAT TURNS THE CLOTHES OVER TO EFFECT WASHING IS NOT ROTATING. IS THIS A BELT REPALCEMENT ISSUE OR SOMETHING MORE?

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To change the belt you need to remove the pump attatched to the motor. the pump is held on by either spring clamps or in older models, torx (star) screws. I believe the size for the torx screws is #20. slip the belt over the motor pulley and around the tension pulley and finally around the transmission. reinstall the pump and you're good to go.

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How do I change a belt on a top loader amana?

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Anonymous Oct 20, 2007

My husband is trying to change it and really doesn't know what to do?

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