How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP4009168 / 12002353 Washer Motor

I could hear the motor hum when I tried any of the wash cycles. But the washer would not agitate. I removed both belts and could turn the transmission by hand which told me it was not mechanically stuck so it had to be the motor. Before I ordered a new, I watched the video on how to replace the motor. The video was spot on showing how to do it. Removing the original motor was not very hard. I did it the same way as shown in the video. The problem I ran into was trying to get the set screw out of the pulley. I needed to use Liquid Wrench on the set screw to free it. The motor and the pulley were original to the washer. Once the set screw was loose I was able to replace the motor and reinstall the pulley on the new motor shaft. I connected the wires from the washer to the new connector that was supplied with the motor and set that away from the motor. I reinstalled the new motor like it showed in the video. I started the screw in front 1st then the 2 screw in the back I used a 5/16 socket with an extension so I could get better leverage on the back screws. Now I plugged in the connector to the motor. I also replaced the drive and pump belts, because they were old. I reassembled the front panel on the washer and connected the hoses and drain line. As a test I did a small load of clothes just in case some thing did not work right. It worked perfectly. I did 3 medium size loads of clothes to give the motor a chance to break in before doing a large heavy load. Again it worked perfectly. Its now ready for normal use. 

Watched a couple movies on AppliancePartsPro and determined a burnt out motor was the most likely suspect. Ordered it, along with some back-up minor parts I wanted on hand just in case they were lost or broke during the motor install. The parts arrived next day. The new motor installed virtually exactly as shown in the on-line video. Didn't need the back-up parts so I'll return those. In this day of "Green", it's really satisfying to be able to repair a machine vs. landfill and a new one. Thanks Appliance Parts Pro! 

Ordered motor from appliance pros, it arrived the next day and I installed it in half an hour and machine is working fine again 

First, I ordered motor and recommended belts at appliancepartspros.com; correct parts received and undamaged; Thank You! Next, watched Youtube video made available by appliancepartspros.com; Thanks Again!! Finally, replaced motor and belts per video and ran wash cycle; runs like new!!! *Note: I used appliancepartspros.com because of their fast shipping process. 

Ordered motor from AppliancePartsPros at a substantial savings over what repair service wanted to charge. Accompanying video showed all steps in the repair/replacement operation. Nothing could have been easier. Washer works just fine. Saved $247.00. Wife happy; thinks I'm so smart. Thanks 

I replaced the motor and the drive & pump belts. 

Ordered motor from web site for my old Maytag washer. Got motor the next day !!! Motor worked perfectly. This is the place to go for Parts! 

Replaced motor