Two-Piece Agitator: Bottom Works, Top Does Not - Whirlpool brands
Some Whirlpool brands
washing machines employ a two piece agitator. The bottom is call the
agitator and the top is usually referred to a 'Mover'. A multi-piece
cam and bearing assembly connects the two and allows the top portion to
index.
If the bearing or cams become stripped or damaged, the
mover will often not work. Fortunately, Whirlpool produces a cost
effective agitator repair kit that replaces all of the critical
components in this cam assembly. There are three different repair
kits. They differ in the height of the cam.
Agitator Removal Instructions:
Remove Dispenser or Cap:Some
models of washing machines utilize a fabric softener dispenser that
resides on top of the agitator. This dispenser simply snaps onto the
top of the agitator. Other styles utilize a decorative cap. To remove
the dispenser, simply grab it and firmly pull up. To remove the
agitator cap, insert a small flat-head screw driver into the seam
between the agitator cap and the upper agitator (mover). Use a twisting
or prying action to pop the cap off of the agitator.
Remove Internal Debris Cap:Inside
the agitator you will see a cap with a raised handle, much like that of
your automobile. Simply reach into the agitator and twist the cap
while pulling up. This will remove the cap and its o-ring.
Remove Agitator Stud:When
looking into the agitator assembly, you will notice a single nut in the
center of the agitator. Use a socket kit or nut driver to remove this
bolt (agitator stud).
Remove the Upper Agitator (Mover):With
the bolt removed you should be able to remove the upper half of the
agitator (mover) by simply pulling up. Sometimes pulling up will
actually remove the whole agitator assembly. If this happens, place
the Lower Agitator on the floor and stand on the flat lip. Then Pull
up to separate the Upper Agitator (mover) from the Lower Agitator.
Remove the Cam and Clutch Dogs:When
you remove the upper agitator (mover) it contains the cam and clutch
dogs. Tun the assembly upside down. The cam and dogs should then come
out.
-- Stop Here if Replacing Cam Kit --Remove O-ring:The lower agitator remains on the transmission shaft. On the top of the agitator, there is an o-ring. Remove this o-ring.
Pull the Lower Agitator:All that remains is the lower agitator. This can be removed by simply pulling straight up on the agitator.
Agitator Installation Instructions:
Set Lower Agitator:Slide
the lower agitator onto the transmission shaft. Rotate the lower
agitator until the splines in the shaft match those in the agitator.
Once aligned press the agitator down. Install the o-ring into the top
of the lower agitator.
-- Start Here if Replacing Cam Kit --Assemble Cam and Dogs:Turn
the cam upside down. Place the small round ear of the dog into the
corresponding slot on the cam. Repeat this for each of the four cams.
Install Cam and Dogs into Upper Agitator:Invert
the Upper Agitator (mover) and slide the cam/dog assembly inside. The
cam should be pushed into the mover until it shoulders. Then rotate
the whole assembly upright.
Install the Upper Agitator (Mover) on the Lower Agitator:The
lower agitator has two tabs that stick up that are 180 degrees apart.
These tabs fit into two slots on the bottom of the cam. Align the
matching tabs and slots and place the Upper Agitator (mover) and cam
assembly onto the lower agitator. Push down until the cam snaps onto
the Lower Agitator. If the dogs fall out during this step it is
necessary to return to the 'Assemble Cam and Dogs' section above and
start over.
Install the Agitator Stud:Place
the bolt (agitator stud) into the hole in the bottom center of the cam.
Use a socket kit or nut driver to tighten the bolt .
Install Internal Debris Cap:Install
the o-ring into the groove on the OD of the debris cap. With the o-ring
in place, push the cap into the Upper Agitator (mover). It is important
that the cap is pushed past the ports in the Upper Agitator (mover) so
that the wash water can enter and exit as designed.
Install the Dispenser or Cap:The
final step is to replace the top cap. Both the cap and the dispenser
simply snap into place. Just make sure they are installed as far down
a they will go and are firmly in place.
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