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This is an OEM direct drive motor coupling, which provides a cushioned connection between the transmission and the motor shaft. This is the newer version of this part, made with new metal sleeves for added strength. It is located between the motor and transmission on direct drive washers with no belt. If the drive system seizes, the coupling is designed to break to prevent the drive motor from damage. Consequently, this part may need to be replaced as your appliance ages. Never overload your washer, as this can speed up its deterioration. Symptoms of a faulty motor coupling include a washer pumping but not spinning, slow spinning, the washer not agitating, and unusual noises. This coupling kit contains all the parts necessary to replace your existing direct drive motor coupling. Please note, that after replacing the motor coupling your washer may smell like burning rubber for the first few uses, this is entirely normal as the part becomes acclimated to the machine. Each is sold individually.
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Works with the following brands:Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper
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Works with the following products:Washer, Washer Dryer Combo
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Fixes the following symptoms:Will not agitate, Spins slowly, Will not drain, Burning smell
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Part# 285753A replaces these:AP3963893, 1195967, 285753A, 20103869, 21003, 280152 ... Show more , 285140, 285743, 285753, 285753A, 285753AVP, 3352470, 3363664, 3364002, 3364003, 62672, 62693, 661560, 80008, 8559748 Show less
- Works with the following brands:
- Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper
- Works with the following products
- Washer, Washer Dryer Combo
- Fixes the following symptoms
- Will not agitate, Spins slowly, Will not drain, Burning smell
- Part# 285753A replaces these:
- AP3963893, 1195967, 285753A, 20103869, 21003, 280152, 285140, 285743, 285753, 285753A, 285753AVP, 3352470, 3363664, 3364002, 3364003, 62672, 62693, 661560, 80008, 8559748
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Replacing your Direct Drive Motor Coupling

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- Customer:
- Joseph from Burnsville, NC
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
- Customer:
- Jerry from Aransas Pass, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10074580, WPW10072840, 285753A, WP8546127, WP358237, WP3363394, 285871, 285811
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- Greg from Salisbury, NC
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench set
- Customer:
- Nathan from HOOVER, AL
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
First I removed the metal clasps holding the plastic reservoir against the motor; they were not screwed in so they simply had to be snapped off at the top and maneuvered out of the oblong holes in the motor casing. Then I removed the two similar, but longer, clasps which held the motor onto a metal plate by a similar design. These longer clasps required removing a screw from the top of each clasp (which held the clasps onto the motor casing). After this, the motor required a bit of lifting to take off the plate but there were no other screws or attachments. With the motor set aside, I unscrewed the two bolts holding the plate against the agitator, and the broken coupling was easily removed.
After that all I had to do was place the new coupling and put everything back the way I found it. I would recommend having some WD-40 for the new couplings because they have the reinforced metal in the center; it's nice and strong but it definitely made it a tighter fit especially with the agitator shaft. Overall it took me a while because I'd never done it before and I was figuring it out as I went. But for anyone with experience with tools or similar machines it wouldn't take very long I'd imagine.
- Customer:
- David from FLINT, MI
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench set
- Customer:
- David from Hartsville, IN
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- Lorne from Casselton, ND
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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