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Whirlpool Washer Repair
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Replacing drive block
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Replacing Drive Block
Whirlpool® washing machines (direct drive)
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| Instructions |
Illustrations |
 Disconnect
power to the washer (or unplug it). Turn off both hot and cold water lines
at the wall shut off valve. |
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| The purpose of the basket
is to hold the water and clothes while they are being washed and spun dry. |
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| To purchase a replacement
drive block for your washer,
click here. |
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Disassembly
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Use the
Removing washer cabinet article
to help you get to the
drive block.
3. Move the vacuum break out of the way.
4. Remove the tub ring and gasket.
5. Remove the agitator and parts.
Note: Wearing safety glasses and gloves is recommended when hitting
the spanner nut or drive block. This metal is very soft.
Note: Be very careful not to hit the basket, as it has a porcelain
finish and chips very easily.
6. Insert a screwdriver into one of the slots on the spanner nut.
7. Using a hammer, tap the end of the screwdriver, turning the
spanner nut to the left to loosen.
8. Remove the spanner nut.
9. Carefully remove the basket by lifting straight up.
10. Remove the ring filter from the bottom of the basket, if used.
11. Using a hammer, carefully tap up from the bottom of the drive
block to remove.
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To find the right
drive block and other parts for your washer, enter the washer model number below
(where is the model number?)
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Re-assembly
1. Place the new drive block on the spin tube.
Note: Wearing safety glasses and gloves is recommended when hitting
the spanner nut or drive block. This metal is very soft.
Note: Be very careful not to hit the basket, as it has a porcelain
finish and chips very easily.
2. Line up the notches in the drive block with the tabs on the spin
tube and push down by hand or tap lightly with a hammer.
3. Replace the ring filter on the bottom of the new basket, if
used.
4. Place the new basket on top of the drive block.
5. Place the spanner nut on the drive block, turning to the right.
6. Insert a screwdriver into one of the slots on the spanner nut.
7. Using a hammer, tap the end of the screwdriver, turning the
spanner nut to the right to tighten.
8. Replace the agitator and parts.
9. Replace the tub ring and gasket.
10. Replace the vacuum break.
11. Use the
Re-installing the cabinet article
to help you put the washer back together.
12. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
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- Troubleshooting guide
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How washers work
- Removing washer cabinet (Taking your washer apart)
- Replacing timer knob
- Testing/Replacing water level switch
- Testing/Replacing water inlet valve
- Replacing water inlet hoses
- Repairing agitator problems
- Replacing drive block
- Checking/Replacing water pump
- Testing/Replacing motor switch
- Checking/Replacing motor drive coupling
- Testing/Replacing washer drive
motor
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