Replacing the belt on a Maytag washer model W10873035 is a relatively simple repair that can be completed in about 30 minutes. The new belt can be purchased online or at a local appliance parts store.
Once you have the new belt, follow these steps to install it:1. Unplug the washer from the power outlet.2. Remove the back panel of the washer by removing the screws that hold it in place.3. Locate the belt, which is wrapped around the motor pulley and the transmission pulley.4. Use a wrench to loosen the tension on the belt by turning the tensioner pulley counterclockwise.5. Remove the old belt from the pulleys.6. Place the new belt around the motor pulley first, then the transmission pulley.7. Tighten the tension on the belt by turning the tensioner pulley clockwise.8. Reinstall the back panel of the washer and plug it back into the power outlet.
