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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool/Kenmore Top Load Washer Transmission #3360629
Whirlpool/Kenmore Top Load Washer Transmission #3360629
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$299.77Estimated Savings
$112.5004:42
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the transmission on top loading direct drive Whirlpool washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the transmission are when the washer is making loud noises or won’t spin or agitate.
All the information in this transmission replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Crosley, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, putty knife, 7/16” socket, hex socket
All the information in this transmission replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Crosley, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, putty knife, 7/16” socket, hex socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
You will also need to disconnect the two water supply hoses attached to the rear panel along with the drain hose.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, you will need to remove the agitator.
5
If your model has a rinse dispenser, pull the lock ring up with your fingers and twist the dispenser upwards to remove.
6
Next, remove the agitator cap.
7
Depending on your model, you may also need to remove a dust cap.
8
Hold the agitator base and use a 7/16th inch socket to remove the bolt and washer and pull the agitator upwards to remove.
9
Now, carefully tilt the appliance back so its rear panel rests on a towel or carpet.
10
Next, unsnap the pump clips and wiggle the pump off of the motor shaft.
11
Disconnect the motor wire harness and unclip the wires from the plastic retainer.
12
Use a ½” socket to remove the bolts attaching the gear case to the base.
13
Now carefully pull the motor and old gear case assembly out.
14
Remove the thrust washer from the clutch.
15
Next, use needle-nose pliers to remove the clutch’s support ring and a flathead screwdriver to remove the retainer ring.
16
Then slide the clutch off of the gear case shaft.
17
Remove the two screws from the motor retainer clips.
18
Snap off the clips and remove the motor.
19
Remove the isolator and the coupler cog from the gear case.
20
Be aware you may need to use force to successfully remove it.
21
Detach the motor plate.
22
You’re now ready to install the new gear case.
23
Reattach the motor plate to the new gear case.
24
Carefully push the removed coupler cog onto the gear case drive shaft as far as it will go and slide the isolator onto it.
25
Line-up the prongs on the cog attached to the motor shaft with the holes in the isolator and slide the motor into position.
26
Reinstall the motor retainer clips and screws.
27
Use a small sharp object to clear the vent hole on top of the gear case.
28
Now, slide the clutch onto the gear case drive shaft and secure with both the retainer ring and support ring.
29
Replace the thrust washer.
30
Now slide the motor and gear case assembly into position, making sure the clutch spring is opposite the brake cam.
31
Be aware this may require some adjustment before the gear case sits flush against the base.
32
Secure with the bolts.
33
Transfer the wire retaining clip from the old gear case to the new one and secure the wires.
34
Reconnect the wire harness.
35
Next, align the motor shaft with the pump and slide the pump on.
36
Reinstall both pump clips.
37
Now, carefully lift the appliance to its upright position.
38
Place the agitator back onto the drive shaft and reinstall the bolt and washer.
39
Replace the dust cap if your model has one.
40
Replace the agitator cap.
41
If your model has a rinse dispenser, push it down until it snaps into place and press the lock ring down with your thumbs.
42
Reattach the water hoses.
43
Turn the hot and cold water valves back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the transmission on top loading direct drive Whirlpool washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the transmission are when the washer is making loud noises or won’t spin or agitate.
All the information in this transmission replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Crosley, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, putty knife, 7/16” socket, hex socket
All the information in this transmission replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Crosley, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, putty knife, 7/16” socket, hex socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
You will also need to disconnect the two water supply hoses attached to the rear panel along with the drain hose.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, you will need to remove the agitator.
5
If your model has a rinse dispenser, pull the lock ring up with your fingers and twist the dispenser upwards to remove.
6
Next, remove the agitator cap.
7
Depending on your model, you may also need to remove a dust cap.
8
Hold the agitator base and use a 7/16th inch socket to remove the bolt and washer and pull the agitator upwards to remove.
9
Now, carefully tilt the appliance back so its rear panel rests on a towel or carpet.
10
Next, unsnap the pump clips and wiggle the pump off of the motor shaft.
11
Disconnect the motor wire harness and unclip the wires from the plastic retainer.
12
Use a ½” socket to remove the bolts attaching the gear case to the base.
13
Now carefully pull the motor and old gear case assembly out.
14
Remove the thrust washer from the clutch.
15
Next, use needle-nose pliers to remove the clutch’s support ring and a flathead screwdriver to remove the retainer ring.
16
Then slide the clutch off of the gear case shaft.
17
Remove the two screws from the motor retainer clips.
18
Snap off the clips and remove the motor.
19
Remove the isolator and the coupler cog from the gear case.
20
Be aware you may need to use force to successfully remove it.
21
Detach the motor plate.
22
You’re now ready to install the new gear case.
23
Reattach the motor plate to the new gear case.
24
Carefully push the removed coupler cog onto the gear case drive shaft as far as it will go and slide the isolator onto it.
25
Line-up the prongs on the cog attached to the motor shaft with the holes in the isolator and slide the motor into position.
26
Reinstall the motor retainer clips and screws.
27
Use a small sharp object to clear the vent hole on top of the gear case.
28
Now, slide the clutch onto the gear case drive shaft and secure with both the retainer ring and support ring.
29
Replace the thrust washer.
30
Now slide the motor and gear case assembly into position, making sure the clutch spring is opposite the brake cam.
31
Be aware this may require some adjustment before the gear case sits flush against the base.
32
Secure with the bolts.
33
Transfer the wire retaining clip from the old gear case to the new one and secure the wires.
34
Reconnect the wire harness.
35
Next, align the motor shaft with the pump and slide the pump on.
36
Reinstall both pump clips.
37
Now, carefully lift the appliance to its upright position.
38
Place the agitator back onto the drive shaft and reinstall the bolt and washer.
39
Replace the dust cap if your model has one.
40
Replace the agitator cap.
41
If your model has a rinse dispenser, push it down until it snaps into place and press the lock ring down with your thumbs.
42
Reattach the water hoses.
43
Turn the hot and cold water valves back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Transmission
$299.77
Total$0.00
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