Super J Motor Service
Hi, Andy--I'll be glad to assist you with the motor service on your Electrolux. First, you will need to remove the top trim/handle assembly. It is held on by 3 screws. Slide open the Blower Door, and remove the 2 screws, which are either phillips or flat head. Next, remove the phillips screw on the end of the top trim, which is directly in front of the bag door, on top of the machine. You will then be able to remove the top trim. Next, there are 3 phillips screws on the cordwinder assembly, 2 on top of the machine, and 1 on the bottom of the machine. Remove those screws. There is a clear plastic tube--disconnect it from the cordwinder, and after you have removed the screws, then you can remove the cordwinder assembly. To gain access to the motor unit, you will need an 11/32 socket, with a long extension, to remove the 4 nuts--2 on top and 2 on the bottom, of your motor housing, it is the black plastic piece that's inside the vacuum's case. After you have removed the 4 nuts, you can then pull it out of the machine and you will see your motor unit. To remove the motor unit, disconnect the 2 wires from the cordwinder, also separate the little plastic connector that runs down through the middle of the machine, it is the connector that has little tabs on it, it's really easy to disconnect, just separate the tabs with your fingers and pull straight out and it will separate. Pull your motor out of the machine. To gain access to your fans--loosen the 4 screws on the fan housing of the motor. A lot of times, sometimes there is rust on the housings, if that's the case, spray them with WD-40 to loosen them. You may have to tap them loose with a flat-head screwdriver and hammer. If they are not rusty, they should come right apart. After you have removed the top housing, loosen the large nut in the center of the top fan, and then remove the top fan. It is a good idea to label your fans, as they must be replaced in the exact order of dis-assembly. After removing the top fan, pull off the bottom housing, and remove the bottom fan. To clean the fans, use an old brush, or Q-Tips, warm water, and a little dish detergent. With the Q-Tips or Old Brush, clean the inside fins of the fans. While you have the motor apart, clean it as well, and also clean the carbon brush housings, as dirt tends to build up inside them and make the brushes stick to where they won't work properly. I have found on a lot of Super-J's, more often than not, the armatures are bad in them, and need to be replaced. Replacement Armatures are usually available from Electric Sweeper Service Co, or any Wholesale Vacuum Parts place, also there is a website for Eurton Electric, that is in California, where you can send the armature in and they will rewind it. If you can get a replacement armature it would be easier. Electrolux's are great vacuums, and it's worth it to fix them up, as a new armature and motor brushes and bearings will basically make it like a brand new machine. Anyway--If you have any questions feel free to ask me, I'll be glad to help--
Sincerely,
Nathan L. Thomas
