How to Troubleshoot & Replace Frigidaire AP5272386 / 154853801 Circulation Motor

Frigidaire Dishwasher sounded like a motor stalling out (or like a leaf blower). Cleaned the impeller inside, and it turned, but something was off. Found the forums here, and quickly diagnosed the problem, got the RIGHT parts fast, and was back up and running within two days (which, with a toddler, the dishwasher is a life-saver!). I was even able to re-do some shoddy wiring left behind by the previous homeowner! Appliance Parts Pros has saved me twice now (inlet valve last time) and it's my first go-to when things are off with my appliances. Thanks for the awesome service and quick shipping, you folks clearly know how to do business! 

Replaced pump motor, following along with their YouTube tutorial video. Easy! Need an Allen wrench to remove the bracket. I ordered the pump motor, not the pump motor kit, retained the gaskets from the old motor (5 yrs old), cleaned & inspected for damage, put on new motor in identical placement, sealed just fine. 

At first I thought it was the rubber O-rings replaced those and it still leaked next I replaced the circulation pump it came with O-rings so if I would have known that the pump came with the O-rings I would have just bought the pump and saved some money and fixed it right the first time. It was an easy fix just had to take it apart twice. 

Went thru the process of trying to figure out if it was the recirculate or the drain pump and determined it was the recirculating pump. Pulled the screen and stem off and found nothing in the pump itself, so it was time to order a new pump. APP had the part in stock and quickly shipped. The longest part of this job is getting the washer out and on its side, then off its side and back in its spot. Unplugged the unit, shut off the water supply, disconnected the water supply hose and the drain hose. Pulled the unit out and layed it down on its side (As all the electrical and hoses come out of the back of the unit). Used a star driver for the 2 screws holding the pressure plate in place, unplugged the 2 harnesses from the old motor and pulled it. Threw the new pump in and connected the wiring, reinstalled the pressure plate and screwed it in. Flipped it back up, pushed it back in, connected the water lines and plugged it in… To easy. My only issue is that I ordered a set of O rings that were not needed (Note the picture of the pump does not show them included). APP, Please spell out that the O rings are included. 

Replaced the motor pump assembly. 

Replaced the motor. Very easy job. Disappointed that original motor was only 2 years old, but this new one did the trick. Quick delivery too. 

It took 10 minutes. Slid the dishwasher out. Removed the motor retaining bracket. Pulled the motor out of the washer basin. I lubricated the original o-rings with vegetable oil and reinstalled them on the new motor. Installed new motor and bracket. Resecured the washer. Handed the keys over to my Daughter. Done. 

Removed and replaced circulation pump.