Tony for Model Number DU1300XTVBO My dishwasher is just over 2 years old an it was making a grinding noice. I paid a tec to check it out and he told me it was the motor, lost cause, not worth replacing. I watched him remove the top pieces to show the housing unit and he checked the grinder for anything...nothing. My question is how hard is it to replace the motor and where do I start.
Answer Tony, It's not that hard to do,"1. Remove the bolt securing the wash motor and drip shield in place on the pump assembly.2. Once the bolt and drip shield are removed, turn the wash motor counter-clockwise until it stops (approximately ¼ turn). 3. Pull the motor straight back from the sump assembly. Some effort may be necessary to dislodge the motor. The volute will remain attached to the motor. NOTE: When reinstalling the wash motor and volute, do not pinch the volute seal between the volute and sump. Use a small amount of rinse aid on the volute seal to help installation. - NOTES -- 4. With the wash motor removed, the separation screen can be removed from the sump base. Of course you want to remove power to the dishwasher first, and if you have difficulty with working room, you could remove the dishwasher from the cabinet. Thanks and good Luck Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, October 12, 2011