MHW8630HC1 Maytag Front Load rotor motor makes a noise but it will not engage and spin the drum

[Davidpf]

Model Number

MHW8630HC1

Brand

Maytag

Age

1-5 years

I took off my rotor to look for water that was leaking. It was not leaking through the seals behind the motor. However, when I put the rotor back on and run the machine it will not go through a cycle. The rotor makes a noise but it will not engage and spin the drum, the cycle does not progress. The rotor will spin the drum if I do it by hand. One video mentioned that I have to calibrate the machine again. Not sure how to do that. The second idea is that it may have been damaged by the water. The part was is dry and there is no rust or damage. Thoughts?

 

[Jake]

Here's the service manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mZZJF9jfgwd3bLqMND45js9JqCu0-aQj/view?usp=share_link

Page 4-19 is the instructions to remove and replace it. You will need to remove it again and recheck your installation of it, something isn't aligning up correctly.