11036 Kenmore Washer - Instructions

The wig wag selenoid was not shifting the transmission to the spin mode. Using a 5/16 nut driver remove the two screws holding the back access panel. Using the same driver remove the set screw holding the wig wag onto the shaft. Lift the part off the shaft. If it is hard, using a small pry bar. Install new part and reverse the process ... Read more .

First I disconnected the inlet hoses. After lifting up the cover the electrical wires were marked and disconnected from the old valve. Next the short hose from the old valve to the tub was removed. Then the old valve was removed from the washing machine by removal of two mounting screws. The new valve was installed in the reverse orde ... Read more r. New hose clamps were installed on the short hose from the valve to the tub. New washers were installed on the hoses which connected to the valve. A test was made to check for any leaks.

Removed the top latches with a nut driver. Removed the washing machine top. Used a nut driver to remove the valve. Used pliers to remove and replace the outlet hose clamp. Used pliers to remove and replace inlet hoses.

I have kept this washer and dryer running for 27 years now by replacing parts. I was going to replace them thi ... Read more s time but for a $20 part they still run ok. I bet I can use the old valve for a garden irrigation project too !

Used Liquid Wrench to loosen wig-wag solenoid bracket. Drilled out rivet on defective wig-wag plunger. Installed new one with easy-to-install rivet clip. Now works like a charm.

pulled leads off old wigwag solenoid, removed set screw and sprayed shaft w/wd40 then tapped it off shaft w/small hammer and large screwdriver. put new wigwag solenoid onto shaft then tapped it down into place and tapped it to rotate to expose set screw hole. reattached set screw, reattached leads to solenoid, checked looseness/freeness o ... Read more f cam arms and it worked

Oredered late Friday afternoon. Got part Monday afternoon.thanks