All Installation Instructions for KitchenAid Mixer 5KSM156EBZ4

stripped nylon drive gear

Followed the repair instructions from the manual. ...

I did notice that the replacement part had an extension on it that allowed for the gear grease to be "pulled up" onto the drive gear ( the one that broke), while the unit is running. This feature was not on the original part, but was obviously an upgrade design which was added after my particular mixer was made. I think that the extension on the bracket will help prevent the new nylon gear from binding and stripping as we use the mixer from now on.

I'm glad that PartSelect had the more modern part on hand, and not just an "overstock" from the original, inferior design.

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Mixer Worm Gear & Bracket

James from Naperville, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The worm gears were broken.

We simply replaced the gear with the new one. It was very easy to install.

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Mixer Worm Gear & Bracket

Rejana from FAIRVIEW PARK, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Bad gears

Easily took apart and replaced gears. thanks

Parts Used:

Stand Mixer Gear Grease

Jeffrey from FLINT, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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oil leak

just as the you tube instructions said.

Parts Used:

Mixer Washer

O-Ring

Mixer Transmission Case Gasket

Jim from CIRCLE, MT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Very Happy

Easy

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Wire Whip Mixer

Joel from Mount Clemens, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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cap screw was worn out and would not hold the bowl

Removed three screws and lifted out old part. replaced with new part

Parts Used:

Mixer Screw Cap

Frank from Locust Grove, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The threads on the plate that holds the bowl had stripped and the bowl flew off when mixing

Removed old plate, screwed in new plate and works like new! Was so happy I wouldn’t have to replace my 30 year old mixer.

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Mixer Screw Cap

Christine from CHARLESTON, SC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Burnt brushes

The brushes are located on each side of the tilt head of the mixer. I used a screwdriver to remove the screws, removed the brushes & replaced with the new ones. Runs great again!!

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Mixer Motor Brush

Sabrina from BUNKIE, LA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Motor speed was erratic and no high speed

Removed the rear cover to inspect the speed board. Replaced motor brushes and noticed the motor body nuts were loose and 1 was completely off. Cleaned up speed board and replaced the motor body nuts, tightened with nutdriver, adjusted speedboard governor screws and with new motor brushes worked like a charm. The very rough sounding motor noise was gone and the mixer has not operated so quietly ever.

Parts Used:

Mixer Motor Brush

Mixer Thumb Screw

Wire Whip Mixer

Hilton from GREENVILLE, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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No rotation on mixer

You tube has great instructions! I would suggest when you buy a part to let customer know that they need a food grade gear grease ordered to complete the reinstall of all gears and body parts!

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Worm Gear

Linda from ELY, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Hard to knock out pins, and connecting the top to the bottom after repair

watched how to repair

Parts Used:

Worm Gear

Mixer Transmission Case Gasket

Sheldon from RICHMOND, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Worm gear was worn out .

I watched the university of YouTube videos, and followed their instructions.

Parts Used:

Mixer Washer (1 per purchase)

Worm Gear

Peter from SALADO, TX
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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EXTRUDER GEARS GROUND DOWN AND STOPPED WORKING

Dismantled the mixer, took photos, and re-assembled unit.

Parts Used:

GEAR-HUB

Matthew from MILWAUKEE, WI
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Attachment hub stopped spinning

Used youtube movies to disassemble the mixer and found that the gear was stripped. I kept the screws in labeled ziploc baggies so I wouldn't forget which screws went where. Once the part arrived, it was very simple to replace the gear. I regreased the mixer and then reassembled. The trickiest part was how greasy everything was! It was also hard to get the pin through the beater hub - I found a video that suggested using a very slim screwdriver to thread the hole before inserting the pin. This was the most involved part replacement I've done on my own, and it was very satisfying to get my mixer back in working order!

Parts Used:

GEAR-HUB