Speed Queen AWN 542 belt change question

[mtn1584]

Guys,
I am pretty handy, and I need to change the belt on my mom's six year old SQ AWN542 washer, and I would like to change the idler pulley as well. Could you all tell me what tools I would need and how easy is it to change the belt?

1. I know to disconnect the drain hose from the pump.
What size socket due I need to take the motor off, and once off, how easy is it to replace the idler pulley?
2. The idler pulley is not making noise, I am assuming that it should be replaced with the belt. If not would that make my job any easier?

Thanks in advance!
Mike

 

[mtn1584]

How easy is it to disconnect power supply to the motor?

Sorry, forgot to ask!
Mike

 

[mtn1584]

Never mind.

Spoke with Alliance and they are sending me a new spring free of charge to increase belt tension. I explained the issue and had it resolved 1 2 3! If I could delete the thread I would.
Mike

 

[washman]

Outstanding

All the more reason to love a Speed Queen.