Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Top-Load Washer Replace Leveling Leg Spring #8316845

Kenmore Top-Load Washer Replace Leveling Leg Spring #8316845

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the leveling leg spring on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the spring is if the legs will not level properly.

All of the information for this spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool

Tools used: pliers

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the leveling leg spring on your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Lift up the rear of the washer and support it then detach the old spring if still intact on the leveling bars.
3
You can use pliers to help install the new leveling leg spring by hooking one end onto the left leveling bar and the opposite end onto the right bar.
4
With the spring secured, remove the support and plug the power cord back in.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the leveling leg spring on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the spring is if the legs will not level properly.

All of the information for this spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool

Tools used: pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the leveling leg spring on your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Lift up the rear of the washer and support it then detach the old spring if still intact on the leveling bars.
3
You can use pliers to help install the new leveling leg spring by hooking one end onto the left leveling bar and the opposite end onto the right bar.
4
With the spring secured, remove the support and plug the power cord back in.

Applicable Product Model

icons/washing machine
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Top Loading
Parts Needed
Spring
Spring
$6.52
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$8.38
Total$0.00

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