DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the wash plate on a Cabrio/Oasis top-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the wash plate is when the wash is not spinning or agitating.
All of the information for this wash plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: socket wrench, flathead screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace your washing machine's wash plate, first use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry off the impeller cap.
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Now, use a 7/16 inch socket to remove the bolt securing the impeller and lift the old impeller out.
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Install the new impeller by sliding it onto the drive shaft, secure it with the bolt, and replace the impeller cap.
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With the new wash plate installed, make sure all tub components are functioning properly during the wash cycle.