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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Inner Tub Replacement #W10554251
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Inner Tub Replacement #W10554251
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Total Parts Cost
$258.43Estimated Savings
$112.5004:02
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the inner tub on a Whirlpool washer. The most common reason for replacing the tub is if it is cracked.
This inner tub replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver, 7/16th inch socket and extension, spanner wrench, hammer
This inner tub replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver, 7/16th inch socket and extension, spanner wrench, hammer
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the inner tub in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord and use tape to secure the washer lid.
2
Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the wiring harness and tube guard and remove the guard.
3
Unthread the rear screws securing the main top to the cabinet.
4
Slide the main top forward to release.
5
Lift the top up, making sure the rear cabinet tabs are inserted into the slots in the top.
6
Make sure the main top is securely supported.
7
Now use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the tabs to remove the tub cover.
8
Pry off the fabric softener dispenser or cap and use a 7/16th inch socket with an extension to unthread the agitator mounting bolt.
9
Lift out the agitator.
10
Use a spanner wrench and hammer to loosen the tub nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
11
Unthread the nut and you can lift out the old inner tub.
12
Before you install the new inner tub you should inspect the drive block for any damage.
13
If the block is stripped, you should replace it with a new one.
14
Align the new tub on the drive block.
15
Thread the tub nut clockwise.
16
Use the spanner wrench and hammer to tighten.
17
Realign the agitator on the drive shaft
18
Insert the mounting bolt then thread and tighten the bolt to secure.
19
Snap on the dispenser or cap.
20
Now making sure the tub cover is properly aligned with the bleach dispenser, snap the cover into place.
21
Release the support.
22
Lower the main top slide it into position and replace the rear screws to secure.
23
Reposition the wiring harness and tube guard and rethread the screw to secure.
24
Remove the tape securing the lid.
25
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 inner tub on a Whirlpool washer. The most common reason for replacing the tub is if it is cracked.
This inner tub replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver, 7/16th inch socket and extension, spanner wrench, hammer
This inner tub replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver, 7/16th inch socket and extension, spanner wrench, hammer
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the inner tub in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord and use tape to secure the washer lid.
2
Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the wiring harness and tube guard and remove the guard.
3
Unthread the rear screws securing the main top to the cabinet.
4
Slide the main top forward to release.
5
Lift the top up, making sure the rear cabinet tabs are inserted into the slots in the top.
6
Make sure the main top is securely supported.
7
Now use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the tabs to remove the tub cover.
8
Pry off the fabric softener dispenser or cap and use a 7/16th inch socket with an extension to unthread the agitator mounting bolt.
9
Lift out the agitator.
10
Use a spanner wrench and hammer to loosen the tub nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
11
Unthread the nut and you can lift out the old inner tub.
12
Before you install the new inner tub you should inspect the drive block for any damage.
13
If the block is stripped, you should replace it with a new one.
14
Align the new tub on the drive block.
15
Thread the tub nut clockwise.
16
Use the spanner wrench and hammer to tighten.
17
Realign the agitator on the drive shaft
18
Insert the mounting bolt then thread and tighten the bolt to secure.
19
Snap on the dispenser or cap.
20
Now making sure the tub cover is properly aligned with the bleach dispenser, snap the cover into place.
21
Release the support.
22
Lower the main top slide it into position and replace the rear screws to secure.
23
Reposition the wiring harness and tube guard and rethread the screw to secure.
24
Remove the tape securing the lid.
25
With the repair completed. plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
