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Does the motor need a chassis ground connection?
Last Updated: 05/23/2014
Yes, for several reasons. This is for protection in the event of a short in the motor that puts a live voltage on its housing. Motors and other components exhibit leakage currents that increase with aging. And, a grounded chassis generally emits less electrical noise than an ungrounded one.

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