[Martcopolo]

Hey, I have a 10y/o Amana washer LW8303W2 with a broken belt. I am trying to replace belt but I'm having a problem. I took out pump and motor but I can't figure out how to separate the pump from the motor shaft so I can replace belt. Some of these parts appear to be plastic and I don't want to force anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Martcopolo

[chaoswaterblue@gmail.com]

have you found answer...im in same predicament!

[chaoswaterblue@gmail.com]

have you found answer? i have the new belt but dont know how much or what to take apart to replace....

[chaoswaterblue@gmail.com]

have you found answer? i am in same predicament!!!

[richappy]

Use the right torq screw bit to pull out the torq screws in the pump housing. There is only one way to get the belt on properly

[jgreff]

Originally Posted by richappy

Use the right torq screw bit to pull out the torq screws in the pump housing. There is only one way to get the belt on properly

I have the torqs out and still can't get the water pump off.....

[richappy]

It's probably leaking and rusted on. Hold the motor in one hand and pound off the pump with a hammer and try not to hit the motor in a sensitive area like the centrufical switch, although they are usually on the top of the motor.