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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Alpha Front-Load Washer Stator Replacement #W10870751
Whirlpool Alpha Front-Load Washer Stator Replacement #W10870751
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$234.65Estimated Savings
$112.5005:38
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the stator on a Whirlpool front loading washing machine, model #WFW85HEFW0. The most common reason for replacing the stator is the washer's drum not spinning.
All of the information in this stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, 11/16" socket, T-40 Torx bit
All of the information in this stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, 11/16" socket, T-40 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
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Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
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…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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Before you replace the stator in your washer…
6
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
7
Using a t-20 torx bit or a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the rear access panel.
8
Loosen the center top screw, but don’t remove it.
9
Now slide the panel to the right to remove and set it aside.
10
Next, unthread the rear screws securing the top panel.
11
Slide the top panel back and lift up to remove.
12
Use an 11/16th inch socket or wrench and strike it with a mallet to loosen the rotor mounting bolt.
13
Unthread the bolt…
14
…and pull off the rotor.
15
Pull open the side cover of the control board housing…
16
…and disconnect the stator wire connecter.
17
Detach the wire retainers from the support brackets…
18
…and the tub…
19
…and unhook the wires from the two retaining clips.
20
Now use a t-40 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the stator to the tub bearing housing.
21
With the screws unthreaded, you can remove the old stator.
22
You’re now ready to install the new stator.
23
With the wires positioned near the top, align the stator on the tub bearing housing…
24
…then thread and tighten the screws.
25
Secure the stator wiring behind the retaining clips…
26
…and snap the wire retainers into place on the tub and support brackets.
27
Connect the wire connecter to the control board and close the cover.
28
Carefully align the rotor.
29
Thread and tighten the mounting bolt.
30
Realign the top panel and slide it into position.
31
Replace the screws in the rear.
32
Hook the rear access panel on the top screw and slide it to the left.
33
Tighten the screw.
34
Rethread and tighten the remaining mounting screws.
35
With the repair completed…
36
…plug the power cord back in…
37
…and your washer should be ready for use.
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At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the stator on a Whirlpool front loading washing machine, model #WFW85HEFW0. The most common reason for replacing the stator is the washer's drum not spinning.
All of the information in this stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, 11/16" socket, T-40 Torx bit
All of the information in this stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, 11/16" socket, T-40 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
Before you replace the stator in your washer…
6
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
7
Using a t-20 torx bit or a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the rear access panel.
8
Loosen the center top screw, but don’t remove it.
9
Now slide the panel to the right to remove and set it aside.
10
Next, unthread the rear screws securing the top panel.
11
Slide the top panel back and lift up to remove.
12
Use an 11/16th inch socket or wrench and strike it with a mallet to loosen the rotor mounting bolt.
13
Unthread the bolt…
14
…and pull off the rotor.
15
Pull open the side cover of the control board housing…
16
…and disconnect the stator wire connecter.
17
Detach the wire retainers from the support brackets…
18
…and the tub…
19
…and unhook the wires from the two retaining clips.
20
Now use a t-40 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the stator to the tub bearing housing.
21
With the screws unthreaded, you can remove the old stator.
22
You’re now ready to install the new stator.
23
With the wires positioned near the top, align the stator on the tub bearing housing…
24
…then thread and tighten the screws.
25
Secure the stator wiring behind the retaining clips…
26
…and snap the wire retainers into place on the tub and support brackets.
27
Connect the wire connecter to the control board and close the cover.
28
Carefully align the rotor.
29
Thread and tighten the mounting bolt.
30
Realign the top panel and slide it into position.
31
Replace the screws in the rear.
32
Hook the rear access panel on the top screw and slide it to the left.
33
Tighten the screw.
34
Rethread and tighten the remaining mounting screws.
35
With the repair completed…
36
…plug the power cord back in…
37
…and your washer should be ready for use.
38
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
39
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
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