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Frigidaire Affinity Top Load Washer Drive Belt #137051400

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive belt on Frigidaire Affinity top-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the belt are when the washer is making loud noises, won’t drain, won’t spin, or won’t agitate.

All of the information in this belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire

Tools used: #2 square-bit screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the belt in your washer
2
Use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
3
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
4
Next, remove the screw securing the motor control board and move the board out of the way.
5
If still intact, remove the old belt by pulling down on the belt while rotating the drive pulley.
6
Install the new belt by first sliding it under the drive pulley.
7
Now loop the belt onto the motor pulley then hook the belt above one of the drive pulley tabs and rotate the pulley clockwise until the belt is snug.
8
Lift the lid and rotate the inner tub clockwise until the new belt snaps into position on the drive pulley.
9
Slide the motor control board into position on the support and replace the screw to secure.
10
Replace the front panel by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
11
Push the panel up into position and replace the mounting screws.
12
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive belt on Frigidaire Affinity top-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the belt are when the washer is making loud noises, won’t drain, won’t spin, or won’t agitate.

All of the information in this belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire

Tools used: #2 square-bit screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the belt in your washer
2
Use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
3
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
4
Next, remove the screw securing the motor control board and move the board out of the way.
5
If still intact, remove the old belt by pulling down on the belt while rotating the drive pulley.
6
Install the new belt by first sliding it under the drive pulley.
7
Now loop the belt onto the motor pulley then hook the belt above one of the drive pulley tabs and rotate the pulley clockwise until the belt is snug.
8
Lift the lid and rotate the inner tub clockwise until the new belt snaps into position on the drive pulley.
9
Slide the motor control board into position on the support and replace the screw to secure.
10
Replace the front panel by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
11
Push the panel up into position and replace the mounting screws.
12
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$7.62
Total$0.00

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