Bob for Model Number lwd70aw Instructions for replacing the belt on Amana model lwd79aw washing machine.
Answer Hello Bob! Here are the instructions from the manufacturer, hope they help! PUMP AND BELT REMOVAL: A. Remove three screws holding pump assembly motor. REASSEMBLY OF PUMP AND BELT: IMPORTANT: Install pump and belt together. A. Clean any corrosion or foreign material from motor shaft that will be contacting the "D" slot in pump impeller. B. Apply a thin film of No. 03637P lubricant to end sides of motor shaft. This lubricant helps keep moisture out of the hub area and retards corrosion. C. Align pump impeller hub with motor shaft. make sure belt encircles rear pump leg, carefully push pump onto motor shaft so three pump legs bottom out in the embosses on motor housing before screws are tightened. D. Tighten three screws to 35 inch-pounds (4.0 N-m) maximum. DO NOT overtighten screws! E. Reinstall motor and pump assembly into washer. IMPORTANT: After installing motor and pump assembly in washer and all hoses have been reconnected, add at least a quart of water to washtub to lubricate pump seals. Running a pump withou water will ruin the seals. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, July 25, 2011