Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dishwasher Impeller & Seal Kit Replacement #6-915435

Maytag Dishwasher Impeller & Seal Kit Replacement #6-915435

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the impeller and seal kit (which includes a motor and pump) on a Maytag dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the impeller and seal kit is when the dishwasher is leaking from the motor area.

All of the information for this impeller and seal kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag, Jenn Air, Amana, Crosley, Magic Chef, Admiral

Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, nut driver, flat head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
2
Next, unscrew the retainer and lift off the wash arm and filter guard.
3
Remove the screws to release the pump cover and filter assembly.
4
Pull out the jump up nozzle.
5
Remove the screws to detach the pump housing, rinse arm assembly and arm support.
6
Pull off the micro-mesh filter.
7
Remove the mounting screw to release the old wash impeller.
8
Lift off the suction plate, filter support and cutter.
9
Remove the screws and pull off the drain cover.
10
Make sure the check ball remains in position.
11
Use a flathead screwdriver to help pry off the old drain impeller followed by the motor shaft seal. You’re now ready to install the new impeller and seal kit.
12
First, wet the new motor shaft seal and position it over the shaft into the pump housing, making sure the graphite ring is centered with the shaft.
13
Slide the new drain impeller on along with the “o” ring.
14
Making sure the check ball stays in position, replace the drain cover and secure the screws.
15
Replace the cutter, filter support and suction plate.
16
Install the new wash impeller and use the mounting screw with the “o” ring attached to secure it.
17
Make sure the impeller spins freely.
18
Reinstall the micro-mesh filter.
19
Replace the gasket into the pump housing with the new one.
20
Reinstall the housing, rinse arm assembly and arm support and make sure the bearings are in place.
21
Secure the screws.
22
Replace the jump up nozzle.
23
Reinstall the pump cover and filter assembly and secure the screws.
24
Position the wash arm and guard onto the support and secure with the retainer.
25
Make sure the wash arm spins freely and replace the dish rack.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the impeller and seal kit (which includes a motor and pump) on a Maytag dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the impeller and seal kit is when the dishwasher is leaking from the motor area.

All of the information for this impeller and seal kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag, Jenn Air, Amana, Crosley, Magic Chef, Admiral

Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, nut driver, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
2
Next, unscrew the retainer and lift off the wash arm and filter guard.
3
Remove the screws to release the pump cover and filter assembly.
4
Pull out the jump up nozzle.
5
Remove the screws to detach the pump housing, rinse arm assembly and arm support.
6
Pull off the micro-mesh filter.
7
Remove the mounting screw to release the old wash impeller.
8
Lift off the suction plate, filter support and cutter.
9
Remove the screws and pull off the drain cover.
10
Make sure the check ball remains in position.
11
Use a flathead screwdriver to help pry off the old drain impeller followed by the motor shaft seal. You’re now ready to install the new impeller and seal kit.
12
First, wet the new motor shaft seal and position it over the shaft into the pump housing, making sure the graphite ring is centered with the shaft.
13
Slide the new drain impeller on along with the “o” ring.
14
Making sure the check ball stays in position, replace the drain cover and secure the screws.
15
Replace the cutter, filter support and suction plate.
16
Install the new wash impeller and use the mounting screw with the “o” ring attached to secure it.
17
Make sure the impeller spins freely.
18
Reinstall the micro-mesh filter.
19
Replace the gasket into the pump housing with the new one.
20
Reinstall the housing, rinse arm assembly and arm support and make sure the bearings are in place.
21
Secure the screws.
22
Replace the jump up nozzle.
23
Reinstall the pump cover and filter assembly and secure the screws.
24
Position the wash arm and guard onto the support and secure with the retainer.
25
Make sure the wash arm spins freely and replace the dish rack.

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