How to Change the Pump on a Top Load Kenmore Elite Washing Machine Leaking Water
A leaking water pump on the Kenmore Elite washing machine means that the bearing is bad. The water pump is a non-user serviceable part, which means that when the bearing goes bad, you must replace the pump. With a few basic tools, the average do-it-yourselfer can manage to change a pump on the Kenmore Elite washing machine. This allows you to avoid calling and paying a repair technician. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Pull the machine far enough from the wall to get behind it to work.
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Use a putty knife to pry up and remove the end caps from the control panel. Remove the retaining screws from the control panel with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Lift the control panel, and push it toward the back of the appliance. Unplug the wiring harness from the control panel. Remove the retaining clips using a flat-tip screwdriver to release them from the cabinet. Tilt the cabinet of the washer away from the frame, and set it aside.
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Remove the pump retaining clips using a flat-tip screwdriver. Pull the pump from the motor shaft. Release the hose clamps using a pair of pliers, and pull the hoses from the drain pump.
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Connect the hoses to the new drain pump using a pair of pliers. Place the pump on the motor shaft, and secure it with the retaining clips.
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Set the cabinet in place on the washing machine frame, and install the retaining clips with the flat-tip screwdriver. Plug the wiring harness into the control panel. Close the control panel by pulling it forward, and install the retaining screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Install the end caps on the control panel, and push firmly to lock them into place.
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Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. Push the washing machine into place against the wall.
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Tips & Warnings
Never attempt to service an appliance that still has power to it.
