Washing Machine Repair - Replacing the Drive Kit (Whirlpool Part # 285792-6780)
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
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This particular Drive Kit is specific to Whirlpool manufactured brands including Admiral, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Hardwick, Magic Chef, Amana, Glenwood, and Caloric. To find a drive kit specific to your model, visit www.PartSelect.com.
If your range/stove/oven is having any of these symptoms, then replacing the drive kit could solve your appliance problem.
1) Unusual noise
PartSelect Part Number: PS334643
Whirlpool Part Number: 285792
Tools used for this repair/replacement:
1) #2 Philips Screw Driver
2) ¼ inch nut driver
3) Slip joint pliers
4) 7/16th socket
5) 1/2" socket with a ratchet and an extension
6) Straight blade screw driver
7) Large hammer
8) Spanner wrench
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If your washer is more than 5 years old expect some delay. All of the minerals and gunk get built up around the spanner nut and basket drive block. First manually spun my tub buy rotating the brake assembly. Since it spun clockwise I turned counter clockwise. I had to add liquid wrench and let sit for a few hours. I used a propane hand torch doing several 6 second bursts. The nut finally released.
For the block I did the same but found it hard to wack it from below. I actually used the spanner wrench to tap it all around then from underneath. It finally came out!
Why don't any pro how-to videos ever cover replacing the upper and lower shaft seals? Especially while you have the whole washer practically disassembled.
In reality, most of the time, there's little room to maneuver to work these washer. If you're a tech you know what I'm saying. Installing parts is piece of cake.
Dumb question? Why would you need to change the drive shaft on this? What goes wrong with them? My washer will not spin? Agitates fines and drains but wont spin and the clutch drum gets real hot.
Sounds like the clutch lining is all wore off of it.
That little plastic cup under the washer my has a little brass pin in it what is it for?
I'm looking for that answer myself ???
I was told that pin is there for shipping and can be discarded