Tiffany A Carthage , TN August 25, 2018 Appliance: Maytag Top Loading Washer LAT8035AAE Maytag Washer Lat8035aae: Motor smoking slow operation. How to replace Washer Drive Motor. I replaced the Washer Drive Motor and both belts. It was an easy fix and the online video was very helpful. 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes