4GWTW3000FW0 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions

Vidio was excellent, had it repaired with in fifteen min.

went well but alas the problem still exists.

I watched a video online to see how to take it apart, what size socket wrench to use, etc. Very simple. Once I had it apart, there was a problem with the agitator itself coming apart into pieces. I realized that I was going to need the whole agitator rather than just the dog ears. So I ordered it and had it installed very quickly and easily.

Removed the Softner cup, then removed the water cover from inside the agitator, removed the bolt that holds the agitator down to the stem, removed the old part and reinstalled the new parts looking at the parts list provided.

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

Just had to remove cap on agitator and replace new rubber seal.

I removed the old agitator, cleaned any debis and placed the new part over the spindle. I tightened the nut and placed the separator part and the fabric dispensor on the new part and all was complete. After viewing the video I was expecting to have to assemble the ratchet part but the agitator came with that assembly already assembled and in place. The part shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition.

It was so easy to replace the new one , it took me five minutes to do that . The only problem was the big elastic washer fixing beneath the cap ( under the softener compartment ) which was torn and i ecpected it to be included iwith the other parts .

Removed the fabric softner at the top of the agitator (needed a screw driver to pry it loose) and reached in to grab the barrier with my hand and pulled it out, very simple to do.When I put the new one in I put some liquid soap on the gasket and it snapped right into place.Very easy to do, all is well now, thanks Part Select.

Rubber O ring around the Inner Cap was rotted and busted through. Replaced with new Inner Cap Seal. Easy as pie!

simply take the old agitater out and put the new one in. agitates great now.

1) Using a Phillips head screwdriver, the two screws retaining the hinge pin to the lid were removed. 2) Remove hinge pin and tilt lid slightly to gain access to bushing hole. 3)Install new bushing in hole. 4)Reposition lid. Insert hinge pin through lid and into bushing. 5)Reinstall hinge pin retaining screws and tighten.

Remove softener dispenser. It is hard to do, but it does pop off. Reach down inside and remove the cover. The cover has a handle. Clean the rubber gasket. The bolt holding the agitator can be removed with a socket. You will need a 12" extension. Hold one the fins on the bottom of the agitator and remove the bolt. Remove the agitator. I would recommend ordering an new rubber washer and bolt. I did not, I removed the washer from the old agitator. Install the rubber washer and place the new agitator in the washer, tighten the bolt. Use some petroleum jelly to lube the rubber washer on the cover. Install the cover. Snaps in place. Install softener dispenser. Snaps in place. Test.

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.

Teeth inside the plastic gear ring had worn down after almost constant use. FYI, this is a "Commercial" branded washer and we have used it almost daily since purchase. It doesn't have the bells and whistles (or the electronic boards) the new ones have, but it washes clothes and does it well! I ordered the complete agitator kit, reasoning it would be faster to replace the entire unit - I was right. The single bolt is 7/16" and required a socket wrench with a 10" extension bar. The hardest part was getting the tools together, and this took the longest. Actual repair only consumed about 10" - remove the bolt, put the new assembly on and replace the bolt. The printed instructions were not completely clear as to whether the thrust washer went above the slip clutch or below it, and I could not get the halves of the old agitator apart to verify, so I went with putting it below the clutch. I am reasoning that the upper assembly should rest on this plastic washer to reduce wear on the separate halves of the assembly.