Part
Agitator Repair Kit
Product Rating
Customer
NOEL from IL
Problem
Agitator not working.
Tools
3/8" Ratchet. 3/8"×6" long extension and 13mm socket.
Repair & Advice
Make sure machine is turned off. Open lid. Pull agitator top cover off. This will expose the softener top cover. Pull the the cover up and remove. Now the agitator securing bolt and washer is visible. Using your Ratchet, extension and 13mm socket unscrew the bolt counter clockwise and remove. Clean all part removed with dish soap. You will see that the 4 little Ratchet claws will we be worn. Place new ones in position inside the new housing. Position the claws and the housing into the agitator and place onto the drive shaft. Place loctite blue on the bolt thread then tighten the bolt and washer. Do not over tighten. Replace softener top cover and agitator top cover. Turn agitator by hand it should turn clockwise and stop when turning counter clockwise. Let the loctite set for a couple of hours before you use the washer. Job done.
Story submitted on July 29, 2021
Part
Agitator Repair Kit
Product Rating
Customer
Jeffery from TX
Problem
Washer upper agitator would not move. Agitator dogs needed replacing.
Tools
Deep-set socket and ratchet, screwdriver.
Repair & Advice
Removed the upper agitator cover and agitator, cleaned all components, replaced the dogs and re-assembled.
Story submitted on October 19, 2022