Where would I find a bowl lift replacement mechanism for a kitchenaid 5 qt mixer model K5SSWW.I have a kitchenaid 5 qt mixer model K5SSWW. I need a bowl lift mechanism replacement part but can't find this model number

Manuals Literature

Kitchen Aid manuals link above

Sears link to manual below (may want to simply search with Google.com using the model name and number for parts if you plan to repair it yourself.)

KP26M1XSL5 KITCHENAID 6 QT STAND MIXER PROFESSIONAL 600 BOWL LIFT Manual...

Kitchenaid does not make a 4 or 5 quart bowl that would fit your 6 quart mixer, but other 3rd party companies do!
You may be in luck.
I haven't seen this bowl in person, but it apparently will fit your 6qt mixer. Here is a link to a page selling the mentioned attachment. It comes in a set, with appropriate wire-whip attachments:

http://www.chefscatalog.com/product/25686-kitchenaid-3qt-stainless-bowl-and-whip-set.aspx

What is your question?

Is the brushed band around the head missing or worn off? The model is on that band. If it worn or missing in order to correctly answer your question I need more information. Is your mixer a tilt head or a bowl lift variety? Did you look on the bottom of the base for a serial number? Some models had them there. Can you describe the ceramic piece a little better? Many models shard the same internal parts and it might not be too difficult to locate that part.

You will need the Service Manual:

http://www.kitchenaidparts.eu/documents/pdf/service-manual/classic-svc-manual-new-email-version.pdf

The part is most likely the Nylon arm lift part #416287 or 241764

Some suppliers are:
http://www.goodmans.net/d/933/kitchenaid-stand-mixer-repair-parts.htm

http://www.shipfreenow.com/

http://www.seneca-river-trading.com/kitchenaid-stand-mixer-repair-parts.html

http://www.mendingshed.com/kamisc.htm

Use this link to find parts. Have your model number available.

http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search.jsp?siteCd=KAD

Once you have the correct part number, you can google "KitchenAid replacement parts" and purchase from a vendor of your choosing.

Type not found at Kitchenaid. 5-Qt. Stainless Steel Bowl with Comfortable Handle

5-Qt. stainless steel bowl with comfortable handle offers enough capacity to mix dough for 9 dozen cookies, 4 loaves of bread or 7 pounds of mashed potatoes in a single batch. The bowl is also dishwasher-safe for quick and easy cleanup.

Replace the plastic bowl lift part on that crankhandle inside the pedestal.

nice machine!! enjoy using it. I assume you have no problems with it since no problems are described!!

1. Unplug stand mixer.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down position.
3. Attach flat beater.
4. Adjust so flat beater just clears bottom surface of bowl
when in lifted position by turning screw
(A) Counterclockwise to lower the bowl.
5. Just a slight turn 90 degrees in either direction.
Place bowl lift handle in up position to check clearance.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 if necessary.
I hope I helped you.