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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Top-Load Washer Agitator Cog Replacement #80040
Kenmore Top-Load Washer Agitator Cog Replacement #80040
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$7.36Estimated Savings
$112.5002:26
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the agitator cog on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the cog is if the agitator is not spinning.
All of the information for this cog replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this cog replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the agitator cog in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Lift up the lid and remove the fabric softener dispenser or agitator cap.
3
Lift out the cover and, if applicable to your model, use a half-inch square drive to unthread the agitator retainer.
4
With the retainer loosened, you can lift off the upper agitator.
5
Remove the retainer and spring if applicable along with the cam and cog assembly.
6
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help release the retaining ring, if required.
7
Slide the ring off and remove the old cogs.
8
Install the new agitator cogs by aligning them on the cam.
9
If required, replace the retaining ring and press down until it locks into place.
10
Insert the cam and cog assembly in the upper agitator then hold the assembly in place as you reposition the agitator.
11
Insert the retainer and spring, if applicable, into the cam then use the half-inch square drive to tighten.
12
Realign the cover then snap on the dispenser or cap.
13
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 agitator cog on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the cog is if the agitator is not spinning.
All of the information for this cog replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this cog replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the agitator cog in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Lift up the lid and remove the fabric softener dispenser or agitator cap.
3
Lift out the cover and, if applicable to your model, use a half-inch square drive to unthread the agitator retainer.
4
With the retainer loosened, you can lift off the upper agitator.
5
Remove the retainer and spring if applicable along with the cam and cog assembly.
6
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help release the retaining ring, if required.
7
Slide the ring off and remove the old cogs.
8
Install the new agitator cogs by aligning them on the cam.
9
If required, replace the retaining ring and press down until it locks into place.
10
Insert the cam and cog assembly in the upper agitator then hold the assembly in place as you reposition the agitator.
11
Insert the retainer and spring, if applicable, into the cam then use the half-inch square drive to tighten.
12
Realign the cover then snap on the dispenser or cap.
13
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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