Won't spin or agitate

The blower fan is secured to the motor shaft with a 14mm nut. A socket set with a 6-inch extension is needed for this task. Lock the blower wheel with a screwdriver while loosening the nut to prevent the motor shaft from turning. Using vice pliers to protect the idle and abrasion of the bolt for the box driver is recommended.

The manual explicitly requires verification after reassembly of several components: check every button works properly after Control Panel reassembly, check Door-Switch works properly after Frame Front reassembly, check Touch Sensor works properly through test mode after Moisture Sensor reassembly, and check Motor works properly after motor reassembly. Skipping these verification steps can result in callbacks.

When removing the blower fan from the motor shaft, you must lock the fan with a screwdriver to prevent it from spinning while you loosen the 14mm locknut. Without locking the fan, you cannot generate enough torque to break the nut free. This is a common point of frustration for technicians unfamiliar with this design.

To remove the blower wheel from the motor shaft, lock the blower wheel by inserting a screwdriver to prevent rotation, then use a 14mm socket to remove the nut. The nut may have reverse threads depending on the model. Without locking the wheel, you cannot get enough torque to break the nut free.