All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Washer 1105072011

Top of Agitator would not rotate

1. Lift the softener dispenser up and out
2. Lift up the plastic cap underneath
3. See bolt...use ratchet with extension to loosen and remove bolt
4. Remove whole agitator by simply lifting it up
5. Place agitator on floor and separate top from bottom agitator by simply pulling apart
6. See 4 plastic cogs that spin the agitator. Like mine they are probably completely worn/stripped.
7. Replace old 4-cog set with a new 4-cog set. They are small and inexpensive parts! I did this and our machine is working just great!

This also gave me a chance to clean the agitator thoroughly!

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs

Depeturie from Madison, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Agitator would not agitate properly

I also ordered a new agitator repair kit which had almost everything. I noticed that I the kit had shorted 3 of the 4 cogs. Once the missing parts were received I removed the agitator bolt from the middle of the agitiator with a rachet and socket. Amazingly, I read the instructions and followed them accordingly. I pulled removed the agitator and removed the dogs/cogs and placed the new one in the new dogs *Making "dog gone" (pun intended) sure they were facing the correct way, by comparing them to the instructions. I carefully seated them as per the illustrations on the instructions and replaced the center bolt in. placed the cap on top and started the washer. Then I had my cup of coffee. By the way..I'm a grandmother, so if I can do it.............!

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs

Dawn from Little Rock, AR
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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The top of the agitator no longer would engage, the little ears were stripped

I pulled the top off ( the fabric softner dispenser) unscrewed the nut pulled up on the agitator replaced the ears put it back together. . It works just as good as a $75.00 an hour repairman could have done. And the wife wanted a new washer? Ha

Parts Used:

Agitator Repair Kit

Charles from Mechanicsville, MD
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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The washer quit agitating

I noticed the agitator didn't "lock up" in one direction to properly agitate the load (which in turn "agitated" my girlfriend. I took the agitator apart to find the dog ears were worn. I ordered some new ones at a cost of about $12 delivered fed-ex and had the new dog ears installed in about 15 minutes saving me a bag of money from the repair man.

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs

Jeff from Michigan City, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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agitator weak, hardly turning

took the cover off the top of agitator, removed 3/8" bolt that went through cam and secured agitator. removed agitator and replaced the 4 agitator dogs and cam.
replaced agitator, tightened bolt, replaced cover. the washer works like new again? thankyou for your help and the correct parts.

Parts Used:

Agitator Repair Kit

paul from mount Juliet, TN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Top partion of agitator turned in both directions by hand and was not driven by the motor.

Using the IPB I removed the upper assembly to gain access to the cogs. Turned the assembly over and incerted the new parts and reassembled the pieces in reverse order.

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs

Charles from Lindenhurst, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Agitator stopped turning

I took a socket and removed the agitator bolt and cover which exposed the cogs. I cold see the cogs were stripped. I changed them and everything works fine.

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs

William from Canandaigua, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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The little dogs in the top agitator were worn out.

Easy. I took the fabric dispenser off, popped the cap off the top of the agitator and my husband removed the big screw down in the hole. We pulled the thing apart, took the old part out, put the new part it, put it back together. The hardest part was getting the big screw loose. (That's where my husband came in.) My $75 washer I bought at auction works like a new one!!

Parts Used:

Agitator Repair Kit

Debra from Salem, WV
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Worn out Cogs

I unscrewed the top cap by hand and used a socket wrench to remove the main center unit.
the rest was very straight forward.

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs

Leo from Yorba Linda, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Dogs worn on agitator

Removed top of agitator, then removed the nut holding the agitator in place, pulled up the second piece of the agitator, replaced dogs and put the agitator back together

Parts Used:

Agitator Repair Kit

Kenneth from Muncie, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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worn our Agit-dogs, agitator wouldn't pull clothes down

FIRST I printed the directions from an online DIY stie, then removed a single bolt from the center of the agitator. I dismantled the agitator, replaced the dogs, and used to printed page to help me reassemble the agitator. I then replaced the bolt. It's VERY easy, but you need the pictures to be sure you've put everything back in the correct place.

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs

Douglas from Wetumpka, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Agitator wasn't turning

After reading on line how others did it, it was simple. I lifted out the softener dispenser. Under that there was a plastic cap. You just lift it out - theres no fasteners holding it. It just fits snugly in place by means of an o-ring. Under that there is one bolt holding the agitator to the spindle. Loosen that and remove the whole agitator. The agitator then comes apart in the middle. Just pull the two halves apart. The only tool you will need is one socket with a long extention and a ratchet. Once apart you will see the 4 plastic cogs that spin the agitator. The teeth were worn off of mine. I simply replaced the four cogs that come as a set. None of the other parts were worn to the point of needing replacement. I now have a fully functioning washing machine that was repaired for less than thirteen dollars!

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs

Walter from Brandon, MS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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agitator wasn't moving

first remove the cap on agitator(softner),then pull out inside cap (small cover inside),loose bolt in center (you need a 7/16 socket with a long extension) after that pull up the whole assamble out of the washer tub,hold bottom part and pull up agitator ,turn up side down to take out the cogs and holder, replace with new ones and go back on the instructions.

Parts Used:

Agitator Directional Cogs