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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Inner Tub Replacement W11178227 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Inner Tub Replacement W11178227
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the inner tub on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or leaking.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the inner tub in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a 7/16th inch socket, a small flat-head screwdriver, a narrow small flat-head screwdriver, a tub nut wrench, a mallet, and a chain.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
5
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…
6
… as well as the screw securing the access plate.
7
Remove the plate.
8
Lift up the main top and align it on the screw brackets.
9
Support the main top with a chain.
10
Reach into the tub…
11
… and use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the wash plate cap.
12
Now use the 7/16th inch socket to unthread the wash plate mounting screw – you will probably need to strike the ratchet handle to loosen the screw.
13
With the screw unthreaded, you can remove the wash plate.
14
Position the tub nut wrench on the tub nut and strike it with the mallet to loosen the nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
15
Fully unthread the nut.
16
Use the narrow small flat-head screwdriver to help release the eight retainers securing the tub cover to the outer tub.
17
Set the tub cover aside.
18
You can now pull the old inner tub straight up to remove.
19
To install the new inner tub…
20
… position it on the drive shaft.
21
Thread the tub nut clockwise and tighten with the tub nut wrench and mallet.
22
Reinstall the tub cover by aligning the eight retainers with the tabs on the outer tub then snap the cover into position.
23
Realign the wash plate on the drive shaft…
24
… then thread and tighten the screw.
25
Snap on the wash plate cap.
26
Remove the chain and reposition the washer’s main top.
27
Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.
28
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
29
Move the washer back against the wall.
30
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
31
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the inner tub on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or leaking.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the inner tub in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a 7/16th inch socket, a small flat-head screwdriver, a narrow small flat-head screwdriver, a tub nut wrench, a mallet, and a chain.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
5
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…
6
… as well as the screw securing the access plate.
7
Remove the plate.
8
Lift up the main top and align it on the screw brackets.
9
Support the main top with a chain.
10
Reach into the tub…
11
… and use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the wash plate cap.
12
Now use the 7/16th inch socket to unthread the wash plate mounting screw – you will probably need to strike the ratchet handle to loosen the screw.
13
With the screw unthreaded, you can remove the wash plate.
14
Position the tub nut wrench on the tub nut and strike it with the mallet to loosen the nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
15
Fully unthread the nut.
16
Use the narrow small flat-head screwdriver to help release the eight retainers securing the tub cover to the outer tub.
17
Set the tub cover aside.
18
You can now pull the old inner tub straight up to remove.
19
To install the new inner tub…
20
… position it on the drive shaft.
21
Thread the tub nut clockwise and tighten with the tub nut wrench and mallet.
22
Reinstall the tub cover by aligning the eight retainers with the tabs on the outer tub then snap the cover into position.
23
Realign the wash plate on the drive shaft…
24
… then thread and tighten the screw.
25
Snap on the wash plate cap.
26
Remove the chain and reposition the washer’s main top.
27
Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.
28
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
29
Move the washer back against the wall.
30
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
31
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
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