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patrick L. Hentig Posted on Jun 03, 2012

NEED TO REMOVE AN AGITATOR FROM A WASHING MACHINE

I NEED TO REMOVE THE AGITATOR FROM A GE TOP LOAD WASHER, MODEL NUMBER WHRE5260E1

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  • 1 First you must determine the brand of washing machine you have.

  • 2 To remove agitator on a whirlpool washer, remove top cap from agitator, Next you will find a translucent cap, remove this with your pliers. Then you will see a 3/8 inch nut, Back this nut out and you can then remove the agitator. Be Careful though, inside the agitator where the bolt has been removed is a white piece of plastic that holds the "dog ears". These dog ears are what lets the agitator move in one direction and locks when the transmission moves back in the other direction.

    Maytag and Admiral washers are very similar to remove. General Electric, (GE) is different, To remove a GE agitator simply pull upwards very hard, GE agitators snap on. Be careful not to pop it into your mouth, that really hurts.

  • 3 Remove agitator, repair or replace and reset, GE just push on, you will be able to see the groves to line up the agitator to the hub. For whirlpool place bolt into dog ear guide, and set down on top of transmission post and tighten, be careful that dog ears, do not get out of alignment. That's it.

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    • Posted on Dec 15, 2008

    SOURCE: GE WHDRR418G1WW Washing Machine will not agitate or spin/rinse cycle

    The ge wcxr1070t uses a coupling under the agitator . There is a cap on the top pop it off and remove the screw if you see one , otherwise just pull up , the coupling is under the agitator check to see if it is stripped . dr fixit in the repair service directory will have it if bad

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    • Posted on Oct 04, 2008

    SOURCE: GE Top load washer.

    Hello rschneeweis
    Welcome,

    Sounds like a seal or drain hose is leaking or the clamp on a hose has vibrated loose.

    Water leaking out the bottom of the machine when washing machine begins agitation cycle. If the machine is turned off the water stops leaking even with the tub full of water.

    Let me know if you found it and how you do.

    Huuum
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    Anonymous

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    • Posted on Oct 14, 2008

    SOURCE: GE washer WWSR3090T6WW

    I DONT KNOW HOW TO REMOVE MY AGITATOR PARTS TO PUT IN THE NYLON COUPLING I GOT THE TOP PART OFF BUT THATS THE ONLY PART COMES OFF 

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    • Posted on Dec 17, 2008

    SOURCE: Clothing stuck on agitator with top loading washing machine

    Dear Whitworth,

    please rate this solution if it meets ur needs, else choose fixya...

    The agitator's movement back and forth is important for the cleaning of your laundry. If it doesn't function properly, your clothes won't be as clean as possible. If your agitator does not move, moves only in one direction or its movement is very weak, you will probably need to remove the agitator. Furthermore, in order to inspect the tub for leaks, the clutch assembly, the splines, or to remove the spin drum, you will have to remove the agitator.

    The agitator is fastened to the agitator shaft and its movement is driven either by splines or a simple clutch assembly. The splines are usually plastic or rubber nubs on a cylinder that fits over the agitator shaft. If the nubs wear down, the shaft will not turn properly or it will turn weakly. If the agitator is moving in only one direction, the likely cause is the clutch assembly. The clutch has dogs that depress and pop up with each turn. If those dogs are worn, they will not engage properly and the agitator will turn only in one direction.
    Various makes and models differ in how the agitator is removed. In some newer models, the agitator just lifts straight up and out. However, in most models you will have to do some combination of the following steps. First remove the fabric softener dispenser, if any. It should either lift or screw off. Next remove the cap. It may lift off, screw off or failing that, it may need to be pried off.
    Beneath the cap some agitators are secured in place by a bolt. Use a socket wrench with an extension to remove that bolt. Some Maytags may have a screw near to the bottom of the agitator post that must be removed. Now try to lift the agitator straight up, possibly with a little back and forth rocking motion. Use caution when pulling, the agitator may come loose suddenly and hit you in the face or send you flying backward.
    If the agitator is particularly stubborn, you can loop some rope under one side of the agitator at the bottom and then up over a broom handle. Now loop it again under the other side of the agitator and back up to the broom. Brace one end of the broom handle against the top of the washer and lift up on the other end. Double check that you have removed anything that may be securing the agitator in place. Do not use too much force or you may damage the washer cabinet, agitator or injure yourself.
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    please rate this solution if it meets ur needs, else choose fixya..Thank you.

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    • Posted on Dec 20, 2008

    SOURCE: Kenmore 80 Series Top Load Washer not agitating

    Check out this you tube. Had the same problem today. Tipped washer on its side and replaced coupler between motor and gearbox. Parts are about $15
    This is a good diagnosis video.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOP0_KCYT0

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