Repairing a Kenmore Washing Machine

Tip: Repairing Motor Coupling in Kenmore Washing Machine

Stephanie
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June 25, 2012

If you have an older washing machine that stops spinning, the problem may be a cracked motor coupling. The replacement part runs about $15.00, but you can easily spend $150.00 having a repairman come out and fix it, so this one is definitely worth doing on your own.

Steps:

1. Disconnect Control Panel:

   Depending on your washing machine model, the control panel could be attached several ways. On my machine I had to remove the end caps.

    
   Remove a screw on each side that held the cover on the control panel.
    
   Then disconnect the control panel cable (this has a little tab you need to press to release it).
    

2. Remove washing machine case:
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   Use a screw driver to pop the metal holding clip on each side of the washer.

    
   The cover is now lose. pull it off and set aside (you may need help for this part).
    

3. Remove pump:

   Remove first the bottom clip and then the top to release the pump. Be sure to support the pump with your other hand while you do this.

    
   Move pump to the side (this would be a good time to check for little baby socks that might have been sucked into the pump).
    

4. Disconnect and remove motor:
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   Disconnect the electrical cable (depressing the tab to release it).

    
   Unscrew the bolts holding the motor in place. The pump is heavy so be sure to support it with your other hand as you remove first the bottom screw, then the top one.
    
   Move pump out from the washer. The motor coupling is on the back.
    

5. Check Motor Coupling:

   Your motor coupling is made up of 3 parts and attaches the back of the motor. All of the pieces may have detached with the motor, as pictured below.

    
   However, some or all of the parts may still be attached to the washer (rather than the motor), as seen in this picture. This is a lose connection, so if the coupling didn't come off with the motor, take it off the washer.
    
   Check for cracks or breaks in any of the three parts of the motor coupling. If you find any cracks, replace the coupling and reassemble your washing machine by reversing these steps.
    

By Stephanie from Hillsboro, OR

Question: Repairing Kenmore Washing Machine?

Doug B Stanley Sr.

July 12, 2009

How do I get into the motor of my Kenmore 110 washing machine? It will not spin, or agitate. It drains well. The model is #32427830 and serial #cx223724.

By Doug B Stanley Sr. from Trade, TN

Answers

Cheryl

July 15, 20090 found this helpful

Best Answer

You probably don't need to get into the motor. It is probably your agitater dawgs. These are little rubber comma shaped grippers that make the agitater move. They are located under the center cap on the middle cylinder piece that moves the clothes. They are rather small and have grooves on them that catch and turn. They may have worn grooves on them.

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They only cost about $15 at an appliance parts store, and come in a pack of the total amount of them you need. I can't remember exactly how many of them there are, seems like it's about 6 or 8. There is a screw that you have to take out to get to the section of the cylinder they are in, and we had to use a long screwdriver to get it out.

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