how to install transmission and motor in whirpool washer

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You need to actually remove the motor to do this properly– eyeballing it from underneath just don’t cut it, Slick. If, on the other hand, the disc is NOT spinning, check for a problem with motor coupling or one of its retainers. If it is, then problem is in the clutch, basket drive or the tub drive block. If your drive motor is defective, the washer wont spin, agitate, or drain. If the machine starts and runs in spin, check to see if the disc is spinning. Genuine OEM Part WP661600 RC Item 675936. Remove the cabinet and jumper the lid switch (tan to gray). But here’s a simple way of determining whether the problem is with your washer’s transmission or some other part like a clutch or a drive coupler. Put the unit in spin and watch the shiny metal clutch disc that is on top of the transmission where the shaft comes out. See, the motor shaft sticks right into the pump so when the pump’s pumpin’, the motor’s gotta be motorin’. See, the motor shaft sticks right into the pump so when the pump’s pumpin’, the motor’s gotta be motorin’.īut here’s a simple way of determining whether the problem is with your washer’s transmission or some other part like a clutch or a drive coupler. BTW, one sure sign that the motor is running, even if the tub ain’t moving, is if the washer pumps water outta the tub. For example, your washer doesn’t spin or agitate but you hear and maybe even see the motor running. other than that everything went fine.If you’re not familiar with the innards of these washers, properly diagnosing transmission problems and distinguishing them from other drive train or even control problems can be a real trick for the uninitiated.

I had to file the holes that fit on the shafts a little bit in order for them to slide on the shafts. The part came in on time, used fast shipping couldn' t wash clothes for a couple days. Great replacement part at a fraction of the cost that Sears wanted to sell it for. Sadly the cost of shipping was 3 times the cost of the part which is out of Speedy' s control. Shipping was fast and the part fit perfectly. Part was an exact fit and just what was needed to get the washing machine up and running again. I like the speedy delivery and the prices.

How to install transmission and motor in whirpool washer