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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Top Load Washer Inner Tub Replacement #W10389328
Kenmore Top Load Washer Inner Tub Replacement #W10389328
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$235.25Estimated Savings
$112.5005:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the inner tub on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the tub is if it is damaged or leaking.
All of the information for this inner tub replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, pliers, spanner wrench, hammer, 9/16" socket, 1/2" square drive
All of the information for this inner tub replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, pliers, spanner wrench, hammer, 9/16" socket, 1/2" square drive
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the inner tub in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Detach the two control panel end caps by pulling them off from the top.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
4
Lift up the control panel.
5
Next, disconnect the lid switch wire connecter.
6
Using a flat-head screwdriver, release the spring clips securing the cabinet to the rear panel.
7
Tilt the cabinet toward you, slide forward and remove.
8
Release the retaining tabs to detach the fill spout from the rear panel.
9
Detach the hose from the bleach dispenser and release the tabs securing the tub ring.
10
Remove the tub ring.
11
Next, remove the fabric softener dispenser or agitator cap.
12
Lift out the cover and use a half-inch square drive to unthread the agitator retainer.
13
With the retainer loosened, you can lift off the upper agitator.
14
Remove the bushing and use a 9/16th inch deep-well socket to unthread the bolt securing the lower agitator.
15
Remove the agitator.
16
Lift the spacer and the plastic washer off of the transmission shaft.
17
Use a spanner wrench and hammer to loosen the tub nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
18
Unthread the nut.
19
You can now lift out the old inner tub.
20
Before you install the new inner tub confirm that the drive block is in place on the transmission shaft.
21
Now align the new tub on the drive block.
22
Thread the tub nut clockwise.
23
Use the spanner wrench and hammer to tighten.
24
Realign the plastic washer and the spacer.
25
Reposition the lower agitator.
26
Thread and tighten the bolt to secure.
27
Replace the bushing.
28
Realign the upper agitator and insert the cam and cog assembly into the agitator.
29
Insert the retainer and spring then use the half-inch square drive to tighten.
30
Align the cover and snap on the dispenser or cap.
31
Realign the tub ring on the outer tub and snap it into place.
32
Secure the hose to the bleach dispenser.
33
Reattach the fill spout to the rear panel.
34
Reinstall the cabinet by sliding the front edge of the cabinet underneath the base frame.
35
Use your foot to push it into position.
36
Align the two notches in each side of the cabinet with the tabs on each side of the base frame.
37
Make sure the sides of the cabinet are properly aligned with the rear panel.
38
Reinstall the spring clips to secure the cabinet.
39
Reconnect the lid switch wire connecter.
40
Lower the control panel and snap the retaining clips into the slots in the main top.
41
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure the control panel.
42
Realign the end caps and snap them into place.
43
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 Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the tub is if it is damaged or leaking.
All of the information for this inner tub replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, pliers, spanner wrench, hammer, 9/16" socket, 1/2" square drive
All of the information for this inner tub replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, pliers, spanner wrench, hammer, 9/16" socket, 1/2" square drive
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the inner tub in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Detach the two control panel end caps by pulling them off from the top.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
4
Lift up the control panel.
5
Next, disconnect the lid switch wire connecter.
6
Using a flat-head screwdriver, release the spring clips securing the cabinet to the rear panel.
7
Tilt the cabinet toward you, slide forward and remove.
8
Release the retaining tabs to detach the fill spout from the rear panel.
9
Detach the hose from the bleach dispenser and release the tabs securing the tub ring.
10
Remove the tub ring.
11
Next, remove the fabric softener dispenser or agitator cap.
12
Lift out the cover and use a half-inch square drive to unthread the agitator retainer.
13
With the retainer loosened, you can lift off the upper agitator.
14
Remove the bushing and use a 9/16th inch deep-well socket to unthread the bolt securing the lower agitator.
15
Remove the agitator.
16
Lift the spacer and the plastic washer off of the transmission shaft.
17
Use a spanner wrench and hammer to loosen the tub nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
18
Unthread the nut.
19
You can now lift out the old inner tub.
20
Before you install the new inner tub confirm that the drive block is in place on the transmission shaft.
21
Now align the new tub on the drive block.
22
Thread the tub nut clockwise.
23
Use the spanner wrench and hammer to tighten.
24
Realign the plastic washer and the spacer.
25
Reposition the lower agitator.
26
Thread and tighten the bolt to secure.
27
Replace the bushing.
28
Realign the upper agitator and insert the cam and cog assembly into the agitator.
29
Insert the retainer and spring then use the half-inch square drive to tighten.
30
Align the cover and snap on the dispenser or cap.
31
Realign the tub ring on the outer tub and snap it into place.
32
Secure the hose to the bleach dispenser.
33
Reattach the fill spout to the rear panel.
34
Reinstall the cabinet by sliding the front edge of the cabinet underneath the base frame.
35
Use your foot to push it into position.
36
Align the two notches in each side of the cabinet with the tabs on each side of the base frame.
37
Make sure the sides of the cabinet are properly aligned with the rear panel.
38
Reinstall the spring clips to secure the cabinet.
39
Reconnect the lid switch wire connecter.
40
Lower the control panel and snap the retaining clips into the slots in the main top.
41
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure the control panel.
42
Realign the end caps and snap them into place.
43
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Inner Tub
$235.25
Total$0.00
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