C H Columbia , SC November 28, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Dishwasher WU482 Maytag Dishwasher Wu482: Maytag dishwasher broken belt. How to replace Dishwasher Drive Belt (Pump Drive). Replaced broken belt with new one. took only 15 minutes. placed new belt onto pulleys and then used the supplied silicone grease. took longer to remove and replace the covers than the actual repair. 12 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes