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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Front-Load Washer Replace Stator Assembly #W10870752
Whirlpool Front-Load Washer Replace Stator Assembly #W10870752
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$232.31Estimated Savings
$112.5005:26
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the stator assembly on a Whirlpool front-load washer. The most common reason for replacing the stator is if the washer won’t spin.
This stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: strap wrench, 11/16th inch socket, T-40 Torx bit
This stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: strap wrench, 11/16th inch socket, T-40 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the stator assembly in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the rear screws securing the top panel.
3
Slide the top panel back and lift up to detach.
4
Next, remove the four rear access panel plugs if intact.
5
Now unthread the screws securing the panel.
6
The top middle screw does not need to be completely unthreaded.
7
Slide the panel to the right to fully detach.
8
Secure the rotor with a strap wrench then use an 11/16th inch socket to loosen the rotor mounting bolt.
9
Unthread the bolt and carefully pull off the rotor.
10
Now open the control board wire cover and disconnect the stator wire connecter.
11
Release the retainers to free the wiring harness.
12
Next, use a t-40 torx bit to unthread the stator mounting bolts.
13
Release the wiring harness from the spring clip and remove the old stator.
14
Install the new stator assembly by first sliding the wiring harness under the spring clip.
15
Align the stator on the tub then thread the mounting bolts to secure.
16
Snap the wiring harness retainers into place.
17
Connect the wire connecter to the control board and close the cover.
18
Carefully position the rotor on the stator then thread and tighten the mounting bolt.
19
Realign the rear access panel on the top middle screw and slide the panel to the left.
20
Tighten the screw and rethread the remaining screws to secure the panel.
21
If you prefer, you can reinstall the panel plugs.
22
Realign the top panel and slide it into position.
23
Secure the screws
24
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the stator assembly on a Whirlpool front-load washer. The most common reason for replacing the stator is if the washer won’t spin.
This stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: strap wrench, 11/16th inch socket, T-40 Torx bit
This stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: strap wrench, 11/16th inch socket, T-40 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the stator assembly in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the rear screws securing the top panel.
3
Slide the top panel back and lift up to detach.
4
Next, remove the four rear access panel plugs if intact.
5
Now unthread the screws securing the panel.
6
The top middle screw does not need to be completely unthreaded.
7
Slide the panel to the right to fully detach.
8
Secure the rotor with a strap wrench then use an 11/16th inch socket to loosen the rotor mounting bolt.
9
Unthread the bolt and carefully pull off the rotor.
10
Now open the control board wire cover and disconnect the stator wire connecter.
11
Release the retainers to free the wiring harness.
12
Next, use a t-40 torx bit to unthread the stator mounting bolts.
13
Release the wiring harness from the spring clip and remove the old stator.
14
Install the new stator assembly by first sliding the wiring harness under the spring clip.
15
Align the stator on the tub then thread the mounting bolts to secure.
16
Snap the wiring harness retainers into place.
17
Connect the wire connecter to the control board and close the cover.
18
Carefully position the rotor on the stator then thread and tighten the mounting bolt.
19
Realign the rear access panel on the top middle screw and slide the panel to the left.
20
Tighten the screw and rethread the remaining screws to secure the panel.
21
If you prefer, you can reinstall the panel plugs.
22
Realign the top panel and slide it into position.
23
Secure the screws
24
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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