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Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement

Introduction

Dyson DC14 models come in two variants; with and without a clutch. For those without a clutch, a single drive belt connects the motor directly to the brush so the brush rotates continuously whenever the motor is on.

This guide is for replacing the drive belts on Dyson DC03, DC04, DC07 and DC14 models equipped with a drive belt clutch. It requires removing the clutch from the vacuum and disassembling it to remove the drive belts.

What you need

  1. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Brush Bar: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from the outlet.

    • Lay the vacuum on its top so that the brush bar faces you.

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  2. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Using a quarter, turn the three soleplate fasteners 90 degrees to the left.

    • Holding the soleplate on both sides, tilt it down and away from the vacuum.

    • Remove the soleplate from the vacuum.

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  3. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Turn down the squared tabs on the brushbar so that they face outward.

    • Use a screwdriver to pry the belt up from the brushbar.

    • Be careful not to cut the belt with the screwdriver.

    • While holding the belt, pull the brushbar to the left and remove it from the vacuum.

    • You can let go of the belt when it's free from the brushbar. The belt will not retract into the vacuum.

    • During reassembly, insert the brushbar with the tabs facing outward, then rotate the tabs up to lock the brushbar in place.

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  4. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the U-Bend Pipe: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the U-Bend Pipe: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Place vacuum face down.

    • Remove the u-bend pipe that connects the canister to the telescopic wand by pressing the release button and pulling straight out.

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  5. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Brush Bar Housing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Brush Bar Housing: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the clear hose out of the gasket on the right side of the vacuum under the axle.

    • Pull the hose straight back towards you.

    • Note that the rubber cap on the end of the hose has come off in this picture. If this happens, simply pull it off the vacuum and screw it back onto the hose.

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  6. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove brush-bar housing by prying the housing out of the clips that hold it.

    • Pull brush-bar housing toward you while keeping vacuum stationary.

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  7. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Clutch Cover: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Clutch Cover: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three T15 torx screws that secure the cover to the brush clutch belt.

    • Pull the cover of the brush clutch belt out towards you.

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  9. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Disengage the Drive Belt: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Pull belt to the right to remove the belt from the brush clutch axle.

    • To reassemble your vacuum, pull the belt with your finger towards the axle. (Using a screwdriver, or a similar device, will delay access to the axle.)

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  10. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Clutch Knob: step 9, image 1 of 3 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Clutch Knob: step 9, image 2 of 3 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Clutch Knob: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Two clips secure the clutch knob to the clutch assembly. They can be identified by the half moon cutouts in the interior wall of the clutch knob.

    • Pry the knob off with a flat blade screwdriver.

    • Slide the knob off the clutch.

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  11. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Clutch: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Clutch: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the drive belts and use them as a handle to pull the clutch out of the housing.

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  12. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • The clutch is now free.

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  13. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Drive Belts: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two T10 Torx screws on the end of the clutch assembly.

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  14. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Using a flat blade screwdriver, press the retaining tab on the side of the motor pulley.

    • Open the motor pulley housing, revealing the motor drive belt.

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  15. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the motor drive belt from the pulley.

    • If you only need to replace the drive motor belt and are not replacing the brush belt, stop here. Otherwise continue on to replace the brush belt too.

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  16. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the clutch plate from the end of the clutch assembly and set it aside.

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  17. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Main Shaft: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the snap ring holding the clutch drive shaft in place.

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    • With the retaining clip removed, the main shaft is free to be removed.

    • Be careful to hold the assembly in a vertical position when removing the shaft, as there are three ball bearings that will fall out if you tilt it.

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  19. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Brush Pulley and Belt: step 18, image 1 of 3 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Brush Pulley and Belt: step 18, image 2 of 3 Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement, Remove the Brush Pulley and Belt: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a flat blade screwdriver between the side of the housing and the brush drive pulley.

    • Pry the pulley out of the housing along with the belt.

    • Once it is clear of the housing, you can pull the belt the rest of the way out by hand.

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  20. Dyson DC14 Drive Belt Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • The brush drive belt is now free and can be replaced.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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