I guess it would have been tricky to explain……the good news is: i worked it out myself. isn’t that nice ?! ??? ALF

Hi Alf Maybe you let all others know how you managed the deal with the stepped pulley. regards Christian

Hi Christian, refer to the service manual page 5-7 explosion drawing: remove motor from the turntable by unscrewing from its 3 anker points and disconnect. take off idler wheel (one thing less to worry about) take off the cover - item 184 separate stator from the motor - item 177 remove motor bracket, held in position by 3 rods and secured by one nut - item 164 that frees up the rotor and its bottom bearing - item 178 remove and replace bearing with its oil-soaked felt ring after cleaning. hope that gave some idea how to remove the bottom bearing ALF