3DWTW3000FW0 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions

At first I had to position the washer so I could get access.. after having it positioned, I figured it out. Getting the clamp fastened, I was done.

remove fabric softener cap, lift off protective cap by handle to expose nut securing agitator assembly, use socket wrench with extension to remove nut, lift out old assembly (remove broken parts that fell off during removal. Drop new assembly in place secure with nut, replace cap and dispenser

First I removed the two screws on the back of the control console( at the bottom, phillips head). Flip that up and out of the way. Then you could remove the 2 big clips that hold the back of the washer to the cabinet. Disconnect the lid switch and flip the cabinet forward and out of the way. Remember when putting the cabinet back on, line up the slots on the bottom of the cabinet with the toungues on the base. Next pull off the fabric softner dispenser, then reach down in there and pull out the bottom seal of that to expose the bolt that hold the agitator on. Remove that bolt and pull off the agitator. Remove that little clip and the plastic piece above the spanner nut. I didn't have a spanner wrench so I hade to use a small extension from my socket set and a hammer to loosen it. Once that is removed then you could remove the ring around the top of the tub, and pull the tub off. Now you could see the block and probably all the metal shavings it's been creating. If the two ears that stick up and fit in to the block are worn, you should replace that too. I think you hve to replace that from the bottom. Now just put it all back together. Print out the exploded diagram from the web sit so you have it right there. Good luck!

replaced complete agitator to be on the safe side. Cheap enough fix.

Eveything went great. I oldered the part on Sunday evening...received shipping notification on Monday... part arrived Tuesday. Wow! I must say, I am not an appliance repair technician. The job was easy...real easy! I lifted off the softner reservoir...losened a bolt...removed the old agitator...installed the new agitator...tightened the bolt....put the softner reservoir back on....job done. I certainly will buy from this site again. Thanks PartSelect and Staff...Outstanding Service (5 Star)!

I first removed the softener container by simply pulling it up & out. Secondly, I removed the 7/16" bolt that held the agitator in-place & again, simply pulled the agitator up & out. Then I placed the new agitator in, replaced the 7/16" bolt and the softener container - job complete (that simple).

Having never worked on a washer but not wanting to buy a new one I did what any DIY'er would do. I took it apart and luckily found the problem. I ordered the agitator and the part arrived two days as I paid for one day shipping (it was a holiday weekend). I had the part installed within 10 minutes and immediately began washing my clothes. Thanks.

Easy, If your drive block has an open top, it's worn. Look at a picture of a new drive block and compare. If it doesn't match, then you need a new drive block. Note: Also check the drive clutch and clutch liners or pads...they may be worn. In my case it was the drive block this time. So to start, take off the fabric softenner dispenser in the center of the washer. Then pull out the seal. then remove the bolt. and pull off the agitator assembly. after that tap off the lock nut with a punch and hammer or if you have the special spanner wrench tool, use that. Once removed, pull out the inner tub and then pull the drive block off the shaft. Put the new drive block on and reverse the procedure from there. Tap the lock nut tight with the punch and hammer while re-installing. I'm so glad I did this repair. $15 is so much better than just giving in and buying a new washer!!!

NOTE ! When looking up part and action to take be advised there are two models of agitators. One [the first you look up ] shows you how to repair the agitator . Mine was not this style . As I watched the video mine did not come a part , and when I tried to remove top part clearly it was not the same. Further review of parts I found a complete non serviceable agitator . As I watched the video this confirmed my style of part. As for the repair, once I found out I had to order a complete unit it was simple. Remove the top cup to expose cover, then use needle nose pliers to remove the cover to gain access to the bolt . The cover has an "O" ring to seal liquid from the bolt , save and clean it up and put a little lube on it to reseal same. I can't remember the size , either a 1/2 or 9/16 socket with a 12 in. extension and ratchet will work to remove the bolt. Put a small amount of lube on the shaft , install the agitator ,secure nut , install cover and cup and you are good to go. Hope this helped out and be sure to view the the proper video.

This repair should be very simple "BUT" when the head of the bolt retaining the agitator system is rusted to the point where the socket doesn't work the hard part starts. After giving the issue so thought I figured the bolt had to come out some way, so out came the drill. I drilled out the head and was then able to remove the top section of the agitator system. The bottom section then would not come off the spline shaft so I had to cut the lower section in half with a dremel tool to get it out. My supportive wife came in for a look and seeing all the drilling and cutting asked when we were going to Best Buy for a new washer. You can imagine how that conversation want, she left, and the repair went on. With the bolt exposed I drilled it and used an easyout to get it out. The threads were cleaned out with a 5/16-24 tap. The easy part was assembling the new part that was as simple as stacking them in and installing the retainer bolt. One additional thing done was to replace the factory bolt with a stainless steel bolt and washer assembled to the factory bolt seal so if the job needs to be done again the bolt will not be rusted.

It was so simple to replace, all I had to do was unscrew one bolt and then pull the agitator out and put the new one back in and bolt in the one bolt. It tokk me five minutes.

Removed old agitator by using an 11mm socket on 3/8 drive ratchet with 10" extension. Installed new assembly in less than a minute!!!!

Took old agitator off put replacement on with ease.... washer is operating well now.

Removed the fabric softener dispenser, removed the internal cover which exposed the nut, removed it and did the reverse with the replacement piece. Saved $800+ on a new one, now I get to buy a bigger TV! Wife is happy, that's all that matters!

Removed the fabric softener dispenser that is on top of the agitator. Used a socket set with a long extension to remove the bolt that holds the agitator to the shaft. The agitator lifts straight up off of the shaft. Really easy.