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GE WHRE5550K - Drive Belt System; Belt Tension and Adjustments; Belt Wear and Error Codes; Drive Belt Replacement Tool

GE WHRE5550K
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Sump Hose
Drain Pump
Disconnect
To remove the pump:
Note: Water will remain in hoses even when the tub
appears empty. Use care to avoid water spills.
Disconnect power to the machine.1.
Lower the drain hose into a small bucket to 2.
remove any water remaining in hose.
Remove the front panel. (See 3.
Front Panel.)
Disconnect the pump wire harness.4.
Pinch off the black sump hose to prevent water 5.
spills.
Remove hose clamps and hoses from the pump.6.
Remove two 3/8-in. hex-head screws.7.
Belt Install Tool Kit
To replace the drive belt using the tool kit:
Note: If not using the belt install tool, follow steps 1
through 3, and 6 through 7. Remove wire tie after
step 7.
Disconnect power.1.
Remove the front panel. (See 2. Front Panel.)
Center belt on drive pulley and secure tightly 3.
with wire tie as shown on following page. Align
wire tie as shown.
Stretch the belt install tool to t over the end of 4.
the motor shaft. (See Figure A.)
Slide belt install tool upward until it snaps into 5.
the rst groove of the motor shaft. (See Figure
B.)
Center belt on motor shaft grooves and slowly 6.
turn drive pulley clockwise.
Continue rotating drive pulley until belt is fully 7.
engaged.
Remove wire tie and belt install tool.8.
Belt
Since the belt provides constant tension, there is
no need for adjustments (an adjustment method
is not provided).
A worn or damaged belt can result in excessive
brake time and will initiate a motor inverter
slipping belt error code. This code will prevent
the motor/inverter from operating.
To replace the drive belt it may be helpful to use
the belt install tool (part number WX05X10102).
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