[Zimmerman]

Replacing Pump Motor Shaft Seal Kit.
Is a special tool needed to remove Pump Impeller ?
It has a hex shaped top,and Impeller is on shaft.
I cannot get it off.

Zimmerman

[PS Staff - Sheila]

There is no special tool to remove impeller. What usually happens is the impeller is seized to the shaft and may have to be broken to remove it.
You may try putting penetrating fluid in the screw hole and letting it set for awhile this may free it up.

There is a tool for installing shaft seal.

Hear is a link to your parts list. You are looking for number 22.

Frigidaire MDR231RBR0 Parts List

[Zimmerman]

Thanks Shiela,you have been very helpfull. On my order #843939,I have rec`d the Water seal kit #PS451182.Can I order just the Impeller,or do I have to return the seal kit and order part #PS452574(pump impeller kit)

[PS Staff - Sheila]

If you get the impeller off the shaft with out breaking it then all you should need is the seal kit that you have.

[Zimmerman]

Shiela,I removed the impeller without breaking it.
New problem,the motor shaft is so rusted,it no longer has a smooth surface,the surface is rusted away.
If I have to get a new motor,what exterior parts come with it ?
Does it include the watershield assy,etc.?
I already have the new Water seal kit # PS451182
Pump gasket PS#451745
Gasket PS#452168

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Zimmerman,

Unfortunately the motor does not come with any of the parts you have listed.

It may be wise to return the seal kit and get the whole kit with seal and impeller.

I am advising this because with a new motor the old impeller may not fit properly.

You Will need to keep your gasket.

[Zimmerman]

Shiela, I am having trouble getting info on returning the parts.
I have emailed - customerservice@partselect.com- twice with no response.
Can you help me in this area?
Frank Zimmerman

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Frank,

Here is a phone number that you can call for instructions.

1-888-895-1535