DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the motor shaft seal on a Samsung dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the motor shaft seal is the dishwasher leaking.
All of the information for this motor shaft seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, awl
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the motor shaft seal in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
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Slide out the upper dish rack note where the dish rack is positioned on the rails then lift up the rack to remove it.
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Now slide out the lower dish rack.
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Next, detach the water supply tube assembly from the mounting brackets on the top and rear of the tub.
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Now rotate the water supply tube to release it from the pump assembly.
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Pull the wash arm up to detach.
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Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws securing the pump cover.
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Secure the impeller and unthread the mounting screw clockwise.
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Remove the pump base and lift off the cutting blade.
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Being careful not to damage the pump base, use a hammer and awl to puncture the old motor shaft seal then pry it out if still intact.
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Prepare the new motor shaft seal for installation by applying some liquid dish soap or rinse aid to the seal.
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With the flat side facing down, slide the seal over the motor shaft and press it firmly into place.
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With the new seal installed, slide on the cutting blade with the “u” side facing up.
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Insert the impeller and rethread the mounting screw counter-clockwise to secure.
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Reposition the pump cover and replace all of the screws.
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Realign the lower wash arm on the pump housing and snap it into place.
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Reinsert the bottom of the water supply tube into the pump assembly then rotate to secure.
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Snap the tube into the mounting brackets on the rear and top of the tub.
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Replace the lower dish rack.
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Correctly reposition the upper rack on the rails and slide it into place.
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With the repair completed turn the power supply back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.