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Home » Appliance Repair Help » Washing Machine Repair Help » Belt Drive Washer Help » Tightening Belt-Drive Washer Belt

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Tightening Belt-Drive Very Old Inglis/Whirlpool/KitchenAid Washer Belt

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Remove power. Pull out the washer from the wall, remove the back access panel. Locate the 9/16" nut ( on the left side facing from the back ) for the motor mounting plate. Loosen this nut, do not remove it. Once the nut is loosened, you can tap on the motor mounting plate with a hammer towards the left to tighten the belt....the belt should flex in and out approx. 1/4 of an inch when pushed against with your finger, this is the correct tightness.

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Washer Parts

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Related Links

1. Affresh Washer Cleaner 3 Pack
2. Spanner Wrench (Needed for some repairs)
3. Washer Belts

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