All Installation Instructions for KitchenAid Mixer KL26M1XSL5

Stripped Gear Mixer would not mix

I have replaced so much on this mixer I can take it apart in my sleep. # speed controllers and now 2 gears. just wish we still had the 40 year old mixer we had, never half as many problems. New are not made like the old.

Parts Used:

Worm Following Gear

Robert from PEORIA, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The stand mixer would not rotate at low speed. Upon disassembly found one of the two alignment pins of the upper gear case broken.

1. Removed the decorative band then the upper motor cover.
2. Removed the upper gear case cover. Found one of the two alignment pins broken.
3. Inspected gears.
4. Cleaned out old grease.
5. Repacked with new food grade grease.
6. Reassembled.

Parts Used:

Gearcase Housing with Gasket

Russell from NEW LONDON, CT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Bad control switch, striped worm follower gear.

Removed 2 screws holding the switch unplugged the one at a time.
opened the gear box cover 4 Philip screws, cleaned out the grease
removed the pinion gear, removed pin, removed the planet gear assembly replaced gears in reversed order greased it up put gear cover back on and tested worked great.

Parts Used:

Worm Following Gear

Mixer Thrust Bearing Kit

Mixer Lower Bearing

Bruce from EUREKA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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I stripped a couple of gears due with a batch of very hard dough

Taking apart the machine is really easy. I was worried the grease would have spilled all over the places, but when the machine is cool, the grease is solid, so no spill. Replace the parts is quite straightforward, and there are plenty of tutorials on line. The only tip is that the grease used by KitchenAid is dark, and it is not easy to see all the small parts when you take the gearbox apart, so pay attention at what you do and at what you throw away... when I got to put it back together I missed a special concave washer which must have been trapped in the grease. Other than that... it has been an easy repair, the mixer is back up and running and I saved a ton on $$$

Parts Used:

Mixer Transmission Gasket

Mixer Thrust Bearing Kit

cosimo from EL CERRITO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Speed switch bad and Initially thought new part was wrong!

At first thought part was incorrect as the electrical connection tabs on the circuit board were not inline as the existing part. However, upon closer examination I realized that the same quantity of tabs existed on the new part and although not inline, were clearly marked the same as the original part. Unit was easily replaced and is operating just like new.

Parts Used:

Stand Mixer Speed Control Board and Knob (Black)

Richard from Harrodsburg, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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The mixer started making a loud knocking noise

Unscrew the top and remove it , 4 more screws to remove the top of gear box , wipe out the old grease , lift the gears , but to remove the center gear you need a special narrow tip plier to remove the snap ring . Changed the center gear , apply new food grade grease and with reverse order putting back all remaining parts . Worked fine .

Parts Used:

Hub Gear

Reza from STAMFORD, CT
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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white plastic part on the lifter handle

Took off all the screws to open the mixer and install the new parts.

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Bowl Arm Lift

ROBERT from LARGO, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Broken gear case.

Remove and replace gear case. Apply food grade grease secure with screws.

Parts Used:

Gearcase Housing with Gasket

David from CEDAR CREEK, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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dryer was making a screeching noise

replaced the two Bearing slides thanks to your video repair was quite easy

Parts Used:

Flat Metal Beater

Edgar from LITCHFIELD, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Gear Stripped was trying to replace

Could not get it properly installed. Had to take to a repair center for completion.

Parts Used:

Worm Following Gear

Stuart from Pittsford, NY
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Worn gear

Remover screws from top. Used snap ring pliers to remove snap ring replaced gear and reassemblied.

Parts Used:

Worm Following Gear

Mixer Transmission Gasket

Mike from DEFIANCE, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Part broken

Easy thanks to your instructions

Parts Used:

Bowl Arm Lift

William from North Olmsted, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Worm gear stripped.

Remove covers, open gear box, remove lock ring and gears to deterime which gears were bad. Remove old grease, install new gears and pack with new grease.

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