I went to install a new belt (27001006) thinking it would be a slam dunk. Well, it looks like I need to remove the drain pump to get the belt on the motor pulley? If so, do I need to get a short screw driver to get the 3 screws off the drain pump? Is there an easier way to get the belt on?
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Amana Top Load Washer Model# ALW880QAW, Procedure for installing new belt.
Started by AlexM, Feb 19 2013 11:22 PM
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Posted 19 February 2013 - 11:22 PM
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Posted 19 February 2013 - 11:28 PM
I completely remove the motor from the tub base to replace the belt, it's alot easier. There are 4 1/2 inch bolts holding the motor to the tub base.
Yes, the water pump does need to be removed from the motor because of the way the belt is routed.
Edited by Scottthewolf, 19 February 2013 - 11:30 PM.
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Posted 19 February 2013 - 11:38 PM
Yep, thats the only way to do it. Remove the motor/pump and flip it upside down. I believe the screws are a T-20 torx. If the old belt is still in one piece just pay attention to how it is routed around the pump leggs.
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Posted 19 February 2013 - 11:42 PM
That was my next question because the old belt was broke. It looks like the belt would actually straddle on of the pump legs, is that correct?
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Posted 19 February 2013 - 11:50 PM
Check your idler pulley and your transmission pulley by hand and make sure they aren't binding. There is a reason why the belt broke.
Next time I replace a belt on one of these, I should take a picture of how the belt is routed and post it in here.
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Posted 20 February 2013 - 06:16 AM
I was wondering about what could be stressing the belt, because they had the belt replaced last year. Is there some mechanism that I can adjust the alignment?
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Posted 20 February 2013 - 08:44 AM
It's a special Belt .. correct one ?
Belt length 28 3/4”, width 1/2”, characteristics, small “v”- shaped for, three-speed washer
Manufacturer Number 27001006
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