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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top Load Washer Replace Thrust Spacer #3951608
Whirlpool Top Load Washer Replace Thrust Spacer #3951608
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$11.06Estimated Savings
$112.5001:31
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the thrust spacer on Whirlpool top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the thrust spacer is if the upper agitator appears stuck while the lower agitator continues to move.
All of the information in this thrust spacer replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, Inglis, Maytag, Crosley
All of the information in this thrust spacer replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, Inglis, Maytag, Crosley
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the thrust spacer, first remove the fabric dispenser. You can use a flathead screwdriver to help pry it off if necessary.
2
Pull out the agitator cap.
3
Use a 7/16th inch socket to remove the agitator bolt and lift the agitator off of the drive shaft.
4
Secure the lower agitator as you pull off the upper agitator.
5
Remove the old thrust spacer if still intact.
6
Install the new thrust spacer by aligning it on the lower agitator.
7
Align the cam assembly in the upper agitator with the tabs on the lower agitator and snap the two parts together.
8
Now align the agitator on the drive shaft and secure it with the bolt.
9
Insert the agitator cap push firmly into place. and snap on the fabric dispenser.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the thrust spacer on Whirlpool top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the thrust spacer is if the upper agitator appears stuck while the lower agitator continues to move.
All of the information in this thrust spacer replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, Inglis, Maytag, Crosley
All of the information in this thrust spacer replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, Inglis, Maytag, Crosley
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the thrust spacer, first remove the fabric dispenser. You can use a flathead screwdriver to help pry it off if necessary.
2
Pull out the agitator cap.
3
Use a 7/16th inch socket to remove the agitator bolt and lift the agitator off of the drive shaft.
4
Secure the lower agitator as you pull off the upper agitator.
5
Remove the old thrust spacer if still intact.
6
Install the new thrust spacer by aligning it on the lower agitator.
7
Align the cam assembly in the upper agitator with the tabs on the lower agitator and snap the two parts together.
8
Now align the agitator on the drive shaft and secure it with the bolt.
9
Insert the agitator cap push firmly into place. and snap on the fabric dispenser.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Agitator Cam
$11.06
Total$0.00
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