Richard B Centreville , VA December 13, 2022 Appliance: KitchenAid Dishwasher KDTE254ESS1 Kitchenaid Dishwasher Kdte254ess1: Diverter motor/seal leak. How to replace Diverter Motor. It was easy to identify this problem, you will see water dripping from the center of the tub when looking underneath. After watching the APP videos, this was a rather easy repair despite my setup being different. The only odd tool needed is the Torx 15 screwdriver. Other than that, just following the steps, I had it done in a little over an hour and fixed the problem. A few pointers: 1. Check with a mirror before you take out the dishwasher and you should be able to see the clamp on the drain motor. If it appears to be a compression clamp, or even not sure, get the screw clamp. 2. Take a picture of your setup beforehand so you know the proper placement of the motors and wiring harnesses. 3. Not sure I needed the diverter motor, but will say it is redesigned from the original. 4. Use water and liquid soap before installing the rubber seals. 5. The sump can be installed incorrectly. Make sure you line up the pin with the corresponding hole. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours