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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Top-Load Washer Drive Motor Replacement #WP8314869
Kenmore Top-Load Washer Drive Motor Replacement #WP8314869
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Total Parts Cost
$276.22Estimated Savings
$112.5005:02
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive motor on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the motor is if the washer will fill, but does not agitate or spin.
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
Before you replace the drive motor in your washer…
6
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
7
Detach the two control panel end caps by pulling them off from the top.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
9
Lift up the control panel.
10
Next, disconnect the lid switch wire connecter.
11
Using a flat-head screwdriver, release the spring clips securing the cabinet to the rear panel.
12
Tilt the cabinet toward you, slide forward and remove.
13
Next, release the drain pump retaining clips and pull the pump off the motor shaft.
14
Disconnect the motor wire connecters.
15
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws.
16
Release the bottom mounting clip…support the motor…then release the top mounting clip and remove the old motor.
17
Before you install the new drive motor…
18
…inspect the coupler for damage and replace if necessary.
19
Transfer the coupler cog from the old motor to the new one.
20
Transfer the shield as well.
21
Align the rubber mounts on the pins.
22
You can now install the drive motor by lining up the prongs on the coupler cog with the holes in the isolator then slide the motor into position.
23
Reposition the mounting clips and snap them into place.
24
Rethread and tighten the screws.
25
Connect the motor wire connecters.
26
Align the drain pump on the motor shaft…
27
…and secure the pump with the retaining clips.
28
Reinstall the cabinet…
29
…by sliding the front edge of the cabinet underneath the base frame.
30
Use your foot to push it into position.
31
Align the two notches in each side of the cabinet…
32
…with the tabs on each side of the base frame.
33
Make sure the sides of the cabinet are properly aligned with the rear panel.
34
Reinstall the spring clips to secure the cabinet.
35
Reconnect the lid switch wire connecter.
36
Lower the control panel and snap the retaining clips into the slots in the main top.
37
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure the control panel.
38
Realign the end caps and snap them into place.
39
With the repair completed…
40
…plug the power cord back in…
41
…and your washer should be ready for use.
42
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
43
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive motor on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the motor is if the washer will fill, but does not agitate or spin.
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
Before you replace the drive motor in your washer…
6
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
7
Detach the two control panel end caps by pulling them off from the top.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
9
Lift up the control panel.
10
Next, disconnect the lid switch wire connecter.
11
Using a flat-head screwdriver, release the spring clips securing the cabinet to the rear panel.
12
Tilt the cabinet toward you, slide forward and remove.
13
Next, release the drain pump retaining clips and pull the pump off the motor shaft.
14
Disconnect the motor wire connecters.
15
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws.
16
Release the bottom mounting clip…support the motor…then release the top mounting clip and remove the old motor.
17
Before you install the new drive motor…
18
…inspect the coupler for damage and replace if necessary.
19
Transfer the coupler cog from the old motor to the new one.
20
Transfer the shield as well.
21
Align the rubber mounts on the pins.
22
You can now install the drive motor by lining up the prongs on the coupler cog with the holes in the isolator then slide the motor into position.
23
Reposition the mounting clips and snap them into place.
24
Rethread and tighten the screws.
25
Connect the motor wire connecters.
26
Align the drain pump on the motor shaft…
27
…and secure the pump with the retaining clips.
28
Reinstall the cabinet…
29
…by sliding the front edge of the cabinet underneath the base frame.
30
Use your foot to push it into position.
31
Align the two notches in each side of the cabinet…
32
…with the tabs on each side of the base frame.
33
Make sure the sides of the cabinet are properly aligned with the rear panel.
34
Reinstall the spring clips to secure the cabinet.
35
Reconnect the lid switch wire connecter.
36
Lower the control panel and snap the retaining clips into the slots in the main top.
37
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure the control panel.
38
Realign the end caps and snap them into place.
39
With the repair completed…
40
…plug the power cord back in…
41
…and your washer should be ready for use.
42
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
43
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
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