William F Lodi , OH April 20, 2026 Appliance: General Electric Washer GFW650SSN3WW The motor bearings were failing Replaced motor. There was a difference from the video I watched to change the motor. The video had the tech taking off a lower front panel. My machine is one piece, no lower panel. The connectors to the motor are not accessible for the back. The trick is to tilt the machine back and facing it. Then come up from the hole in the bottom. Then you can remove the connectors as instructed in the video. Do the same to reconnect the connectors to the new motor. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set