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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Tub Nut Replacement W11551646 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Tub Nut Replacement W11551646
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Total Parts Cost
$7.91Estimated Savings
$112.5002:47
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the tub nut on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the tub is not secured properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the tub nut in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a 7/16th inch socket, a small flat-head screwdriver, a tub nut wrench, and a mallet.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Reach into the tub…
5
… and use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the wash plate cap.
6
Now use the 7/16th inch socket to unthread the wash plate mounting screw – you will probably need to strike the ratchet handle to loosen the screw.
7
With the screw unthreaded, you can remove the wash plate.
8
Position the tub nut wrench on the tub nut and strike it with the mallet to loosen the nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
9
You can now fully unthread the old nut.
10
To install the new tub nut…
11
… thread it clockwise onto the motor shaft then tighten with the tub nut wrench and mallet.
12
Realign the wash plate on the drive shaft…
13
… then thread and tighten the screw.
14
Snap on the wash plate cap.
15
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
16
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the tub nut on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the tub is not secured properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the tub nut in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a 7/16th inch socket, a small flat-head screwdriver, a tub nut wrench, and a mallet.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Reach into the tub…
5
… and use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the wash plate cap.
6
Now use the 7/16th inch socket to unthread the wash plate mounting screw – you will probably need to strike the ratchet handle to loosen the screw.
7
With the screw unthreaded, you can remove the wash plate.
8
Position the tub nut wrench on the tub nut and strike it with the mallet to loosen the nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
9
You can now fully unthread the old nut.
10
To install the new tub nut…
11
… thread it clockwise onto the motor shaft then tighten with the tub nut wrench and mallet.
12
Realign the wash plate on the drive shaft…
13
… then thread and tighten the screw.
14
Snap on the wash plate cap.
15
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
16
… and the washer should be ready for use.
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