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Replacing your KitchenAid Mixer Retaining Ring
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Retaining Ring WP9703438

Works With Model MDG5500AWW!

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$7.87
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Fix Number:
FIX11746909
Manufacturer #:
WP9703438
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
Works With Model MDG5500AWW!

Product Description

Sometimes referred to as a retaining clip, the retaining ring is used to hold the drum support roller onto the shaft in your dryer. The clip may need to be replaced if you find that your dryer is noisy while tumbling or will not tumble at all. The retaining clip can also be used with stand mixers, to hold the pinion gear to the agitator shaft. This genuine OEM part is made entirely out of metal and measures approximately half an inch in diameter.

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Installation Instructions Provided by Fix customers like you.

Average Repair Rating: 3.0 / 5.0, 18 reviews.
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Customer:
Brian from Novi, MI
Parts Used:
WP6-3129480, WP6-3037050, WPY312959, WPY312527, 306508, 12001541, WP9703438, WP354987
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Squeaking noises while running dryer
Followed the Video Directions from website. All went as planed. The dryer is running like new now.
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Customer:
Tim from PORTLAND, OR
Parts Used:
WP6-3700340, WP6-3129480, WP33002535, 306508, 12001541, WP9703438
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Dryer was a bit noisy with a full load of wet clothes
As per the repair videos on the site, I searched the internet for a couple of supplementary videos just to make sure I was doing it correctly. It was was all pretty easy. Expect to vacuum out and clean out the interior of the dryer. Also, to make things easier, disconnect the bulkhead and exterior like in the video, but also keep the top flipped up until reassembling, it'll make it much easier. When reinstalling the belt, remember how the belt is going to go around the pulley, you'll have to do this without sight as the barrel will the way and you won't be able to see what you're doing. It's really not hard but just keep this in mind. Also, as you disassembling, it would help to snap some pictures of where each screw goes and how; reassembly was a tiny bit tricky as I didn't do this.
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Customer:
Bob from NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
Parts Used:
W11086780, WP9709511, WP9707223, WP9703438, W11192795, W11200218
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
The mixer would not spin.
Took the cover off of the transmission and replaced gears, pin and gasket and added new grease.
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Customer:
David from Myrtle Beach, SC
Parts Used:
WP22002263, 12001541, WP9703438
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Dryer would squeek loudly
Removed door, and front bezel. Write the colors of the wires next to the door switch and the moisture sensor on the bezel so that you can remove the wires, this makes it easier. Lifted top up and pulled drum out, but did not remove belt. Inspected wheels and roller shaft. Needed to replace (2) Roller Wheels, (1) Roller Shaft, (2) Retainin g Rings, & (2) Shaft Washers. Ordered parts from the site. Removed the Retaining rings. The retaining ring tool I bought from the hardware store did not fit the holes in the retaining ring, so I had to file the tips down. Once the retaining rings are removed, the washers and rollers come off easily. The Roller Shaft can be removed by loosening the nut on the back side of the shaft. Inserted new shaft and tightened nut, then replaced both rollers, and washers, and reinstalled the Retaining rings. Put drum back in place, tied all wires back in and reinstalled front bezel and door.
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Customer:
John from Zephyr, TX
Parts Used:
WP33002535, 33001917A, 12001541, WP9703438
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
The roller bearings worn out causing belt to break
First thing was to watch this video on Youtube on the take down of this dryer and determine what caused the malfunction.
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Customer:
R. from Billings, MT
Parts Used:
WPY312959, Y303836, WP9703438
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Blower wheel slipping on shaft
watched a Youtube video how to open the dryer, located the problem, ordered parts, replaced, closed up the machine and drank a beer.
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Customer:
James from MOGADORE, OH
Parts Used:
WP9703438, WP33002535, 33001790
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
The blower wheel was deteriorating around the axle
Step 1. I disconnected the electrical outlet Step 2. Took the front panel then the door and then the panel that holds the tumbler. Took the belt off the tumbler then the tumbler. Took the housing cover for the blower wheel off. Took the clip off the blower wheel to the axle of the motor. Replaced with new blower wheel and belt and cl eaned the inside of the dryer.
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Customer:
KHANH from Seattle, WA
Parts Used:
Y303836, WP9703438
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Makes Noise
Remove 2 screws under front Panel and take the front panel out. Then remove 4 screws and then remove the support drum panel out. Remove old blower. and replace the new one. Continue with reverse above steps.
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Customer:
RONALD from PHILIPSBURG, PA
Parts Used:
WP33002535, WP33001807, 33001790, WP33001789, WP9703438
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Broken fan blade destroyed housing
I found an instruction video that explained the steps.It did not explain how to replace the rear seal or felt.After i replace the front felt following the video it was simple.Getting the felt to form or fit the drum was not shown .I put the drum next to the felt and used the cotter key puller to flip the seal to the correct position.
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Customer:
Ken from Middletown, PA
Parts Used:
WP33002535, WP33001807, 306508, 12001541, WP9703438
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
dryer runs noisy
The only additional step I incorporated was to place a block of wood under the tension pulley arm to hold it in the full off position while installing the drive belt. This was very helpful especially since you are working by feel while threading the drive belt onto the motor pulley and tension pulley. Once they are in place the wood block can be removed to engage the tension pulley. The instruction videos brought out a couple of helpful tips that made the repair successful.
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11746909
Manufacturer Part Number: WP9703438
Brand
Model Number
Description
KitchenAid
3K45SS
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3K5SS
Mixer
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3KSM150PSTAQ0
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KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTBM5
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3KSM150PSTBW0
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3KSM150PSTCB0
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3KSM150PSTCL0
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3KSM150PSTCU0
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Whirlpool
3KSM150PSTDR0
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3KSM150PSTDR5
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KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTER0
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KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTER5
Mixer - Model # 3ksm150pster5 Official Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTGA0
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3KSM150PSTIC0
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTIC5
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3KSM150PSTLR0
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KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTLR5
Mixer - Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
Whirlpool
3KSM150PSTMH0
Mixer - Stand Mixer
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTMH5
Mixer - Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTMY0
Mixer - MIXER
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTOB0
Mixer - MIXER
Whirlpool
3KSM150PSTPA0
Mixer - Stand Mixer
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTPA5
Mixer - Model # 3ksm150pstpa5 Official Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
Whirlpool
3KSM150PSTPK0
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTTG0
Mixer - MIXER
Whirlpool
3KSM150PSTVB0
Mixer - Stand Mixer
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTVB5
Mixer - Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
KitchenAid
3KSM150PSTWH0
Mixer - MIXER