how to remove Motor from Whirlpool

Dishwasher Repair
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I have unbolted the motor casing from the pump and have removed the pump but can’t get the motor out. The motor part number is 675748A. Here is a link to the picture of the motor and pump assembly: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Appliance-Parts/WHIRLPOOL-Dishwasher-pump-and-motor-assembly-item-number-AP3776340.aspx.

My question is: Do you pull the motor through the inside with the gasket? I can’t seem to get it through. Is the gasket supposed to release somehow?

Please help if you have any ideas.

3

You have to unlock the three locking tabs on the bottom of the pump, unscrew the check valve from the pump and push the whole pump & motor assembly up from the under the dishwasher inside.

Gene.

4

Thanks for the reply. Do the 3 locking tabs on the bottom of the pump hold the assembly to the diswasher? Should the seal be tight? Mine isn’t budging at all. Where do I find the locking tabs?

Thanks

5

The locking tabs are shown on the diagram as #26. They are holding the pump to the tub. You have to turn them in order to unlock. You have to push the pump & motor assembly up very hard because the pump seal, aka a motor gasket (#16), is stuck to the tub.

Gene.