Kenmore 80 Series Upper Agitator Not Spinning

KenmoreKenmore 80 Series Washing MachineEasy⏱ 30 minutes

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If your upper agitator is failing to turn under a load, this tutorial will easily instruct you how to apply the most probable fix using two common tools and a $5.99 (max) readily available part.

🧰 Tools

7/16" Socket
3/8 inch Drive Socket Ratchet Extension
Medium Flathead Screwdriver

⚙️ Parts

Ratcheting Agitator Dog (4Pk)

ШагиSteps

Getting Started

Kenmore Series 80 (Whirlpool).
Prior to working on unit, make sure to unplug from power source.
Open lid to washer machine to expose interior of tub and agitator.

Removing The Dust Cover

Spin agitator by hand until small notch facing front.
Insert medium flat head screw driver into the small notch and pry cover up and off.

Loosening The Agitator Shaft Bolt

Looking Straight down the cam, a 7/16" head bolt can be seen.
Insert 7/16" socket with an extension to access the head of the bolt.
Using free hand, hold bottom of agitator when removing bolt.
'Lower agitator will try to spin when loosing agitator cam bolt.

Removing The Agitator

Remove agitator from washer tub by pulling straight up.
Lower and upper agitator may come up together, or upper agitator may only come up.
If both upper and lower agitator were removed together, gently separate them.
Put lower agitator aside, you will be only working with the upper agitator.

Removing The Agitator Cam Assembly

Gently remove auger cam from the top agitator.
Be careful not to lose the bolt still at base of cam.
Worn plastic pieces of the ratcheting dogs, may have also become broken.
Make sure all parts come up and out!
When removed, place cam upside down on a flat work surface.

Remove The Retaining Ring

Remove the retaining ring by sliding it straight up and off the cam shaft.
Be cognizant, during reassembly, the retaining ring fits back into the grooves on the shaft.

Removing The Ratcheting Dogs

With the retaining ring removed, you can now access the ratcheting dogs.
Remove the 4 ratcheting dogs from their place.
Be sure to remove any broken pieces of the ratcheting dogs from their seat, or new dogs will not seat properly.

Installing New Ratcheting Dogs

Pat # 80040: 4pk Ratcheting Dogs
The old ratcheting dogs should be extremely worn when compared to the new ratcheting dogs.
Insert each new ratcheting dog into the 4 available slots
Ensure that each ratcheting dog has free motion and is not hanging on anything.
Project is now ready for reassembly!

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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