Kohler — Disassembling Kohler Models 60660-H and 60661-H Motor and Pump
Repair & overhaul · Motor and pump (60660-H, 60661-H)
From a Kohler service manual covering: 60388-M, 60660-H, 60660-M, 60661-H, 60661-M, 60662-M, 60663-M, K-1409-SA, K-1410-SA, K-1422-SA, K-1482-SA, K-1484-SA…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- When installing seal assembly members, do not use a screwdriver or other sharp object which may damage components.
Procedure
- Remove screws securing pump casing to face plate. Remove casing.
- Hold motor shaft by inserting a screwdriver into slot in motor casing; or remove motor end cap and hold shaft with an open end wrench.
- Rotate impeller counterclockwise and remove.
- Slide rotating member of seal assembly off impeller shaft.
- Remove motor end cap.
- Remove screws securing face plate to motor housing.
- Remove stationary members of seal assembly by pushing out from behind face plate.
- Remove slinger from motor shaft.
- Check impeller, O-ring, shaft sleeve, and seal assembly; replace if damaged or worn. Impeller and casing are a matched pair; replace both.
- Clean impeller hub and all seal cavity surfaces.
- Install slinger on motor shaft with flange facing threaded end of shaft.
- Install O-ring on ceramic seal member. Ensure it is properly seated.
- Press ceramic ring into clear plastic retainer.
- Attach face plate to motor housing.
- Install O-ring on cut ridge of clear plastic retainer.
Tools required
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Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.