I broke down a Shop Vac the other day so I thought I'd show how easy it is to remove the motor.
This is the 5 gal vac.
Flip the lid over and remove 4 Hex screws, 8mm
Close-up of the cover.
Separate the cover to reveal the motor.
Plastic part unsnaps, fan underneath.
Remove nut to remove fan.
Under fan is motor dust cover, remove 2 Phillips screws.
Open winding motor and power cord, that's all the goodies.
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