Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Top-Load Washer Replace Drive Pulley #131498301

Frigidaire Top-Load Washer Replace Drive Pulley #131498301

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the transmission drive pulley on a top-loading Frigidaire washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the drive pulley is when the motor is running but the washer isn’t spinning or agitating.

All of the information for this transmission drive pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Crosley, Montgomery Ward, Electrolux

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the transmission drive pulley on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift up the main top and support it.
5
Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
6
Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
7
Reach under the tub and depress the idler pulley to release the tension on the drive belt then remove the belt from the pulleys.
8
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the set screw securing the old transmission pulley then pull out the old pulley.
9
Install the new transmission pulley by positioning it on the transmission drive shaft.
10
Secure it with the set screw.
11
Replace the drive belt by hooking it onto the motor and idler pulleys then rotate the transmission pulley to fully align the belt.
12
Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
13
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
14
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
15
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
16
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the transmission drive pulley on a top-loading Frigidaire washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the drive pulley is when the motor is running but the washer isn’t spinning or agitating.

All of the information for this transmission drive pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Crosley, Montgomery Ward, Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the transmission drive pulley on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift up the main top and support it.
5
Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
6
Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
7
Reach under the tub and depress the idler pulley to release the tension on the drive belt then remove the belt from the pulleys.
8
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the set screw securing the old transmission pulley then pull out the old pulley.
9
Install the new transmission pulley by positioning it on the transmission drive shaft.
10
Secure it with the set screw.
11
Replace the drive belt by hooking it onto the motor and idler pulleys then rotate the transmission pulley to fully align the belt.
12
Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
13
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
14
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
15
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
16
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.

Applicable Product Model

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Top Loading
Product Diagram & Manuals
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
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