I have a whirlpool dryer that last week stopped turning mid-cycle and would emit a burning odor. After attempting to restart, it would stop making any sound at button press. on friday i removed drum and replaced the rear seal since it appeared to be in bad condition and i thought it might be impeding the dryer from turning properly. however, when running the dryer this evening, we had same problem--drum would stop turning, strange odor, and restarting went dead. Immediately afterwards i attempted to run dryer without drum and motor would not turn. After waiting several minutes i was able to start dryer again and motor turned. What does this sound like? Does it sound like a bad motor? Do most appliance repair stores stock part# s58nxmke-6844 3976707?

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i am trying to remove the old motor. I've removed the spring loaded clips, but i cannot see how to remove the back of the motor stem. do i need to unscrew something? According to the website: The motor has a small pulley on the belt end and a fan blower that is screwed to the other end of the motor. This is a good way to unscrew this LEFT HAND threaded fan blower. If your old motor does not have a flat section to place the crescent wrench on, use a pair of vise-grip pliers to grab the motor shaft. I dont understand the unscrewing part. please advise.

Thanks. I was able to get it off, replaced it, and now the machine seems to be working aok!