SOURCE: Maytag Neptune fron load washer No-spin, noisy motor
Fang, there is no clutch. That's a 3 phase motor and the growling that you hear is one of the windings (phases) has failed. There is a new motor conversion kit from Maytag. The part number is 12002039. It lists for about $215.00 and can be purchased at your local appliance parts retailer or ordered online.
Replacing this motor may seem daunting if you've never done one... but can be accomplished in about an hour or so. If this is something you feel comfortable repairing, go for it. There are no special tools required and an instruction sheet comes along with the new motor. (if you do the repair, you'll find that it'll run quieter than when it was new. The new motor has been completely redesigned as well as the electronic motor controller that comes with it.)
You've already removed the rear panel, all that's left to get to the motor and motor controller is to remove the front panel. Here's how to do it;
Open the washer door, remove the 2 screws at the door hinges, then remove the 2 screws opposite the door hinges. Now grasp the side panels (one hand on each side) near where the top panel meets the front panel and pull toward you. Now close the door. Then tilt the front panel down to about a 45 degree angle and lift it off of the lower clips.
Look at the lower right and left of the machine, you'll see a brace on each side. Remove the lower screw (5/16" socket or nut driver) of each of these and rotate the braces out of the way.
Now simply follow the instructions that came with your new motor and install it. When you're finished, rebuild in the opposite way.
*TIP---> There's a 5/16" bolt you'll remove with a 1/2" wrench or socket that holds the old motor in place. DO NOT reuse this bolt! Go to a hardware store and purchase a 5/16" -18 x 1 1/4" bolt, a 5/16" (M8) washer and a 5/16" lock washer and use these when you're ready to tighten the motor down.
*TIP 2---> After you have the new motor in place and all the wiring done in the front, THEN move to the back and install the bolt/washers that you just purchased. Don't tighten it down yet, though... just start it by hand and leave the motor swinging loose. Now install the belt, starting with the motor pulley first then loop it over the drive pulley and rotate it around. Rotate the big pulley several times and watch it at the motor... make sure the belt is riding true on that pulley. Now, use a screwdriver and put a bit more tension on the belt by prying the motor to the right. Not much, just a little. Then tighten the motor mount bolt.
(you may want to print this out, huh?)
Anyway... sounds complicated, but it's not. Those Maytag 5500's are worth the repair. Good luck! And if I can help further, let me know.
SOURCE: Noise when washer is in spin/rinse mode
most likely its the pump this is a simple repair just lean the machine back and remove the belt. if this machine has an access cover on rear remove it and disconcet the two hoses from the drain pump remove the three screws holding the pump in with a 3/8 scocket install new pump reconect hoses put back cover on put belt on and your done if no access panell on the rear just pop the top with a stiff putty knife at the front corners remove the front cover and the pump is right there on the right front corner remove it the same as rear put new pump on put cover on close top and your done
SOURCE: Washer won't spin. Belt is slipping. Tub is stuck.
The belt sounds worn out since its slipping. Change it out. Its cheap fix.
The drum brake does just what is sounds like. brakes the drum. For instance when u open the lid during a cycle and everything stops thats the drum engaging and stops the movement of teh drum. If the brake is malfunctioning two things will happen, you open the lid (assuming the safety switch is still good) or the drum will not spin at all.
SOURCE: Washer tub won't spin. Belt is slipping. Drum seems frozen.
you might have a relay thats shot or the brake solenoid is shot. check both of those, it may fix your problem.
SOURCE: maytag washer lat9416aaq belt slips in spin cycle
The motor is supossed to walk up the belt to let it slip enough so the pump can run and drain out the water before the drum spins at full speed( that's why it's spring mounted).
Check the pump belt, it should be snug but not tight, you should have some give when you squeeze the belt together, but it should not touch together. Don't use any belt dressing on it, it needs to slip. Make sure the washer is unpluged before you do anything.
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