GE washer agitator problem
#1
12-30-13, 09:50 AM
GE washer agitator problem
I have a GE Profile washer, Model WPRB8050D1WW. I followed instructions given in a past post and was able to remove the agitator which revealed the plastic coupling it sits on. The bolt securing the coupling was rusted, but I was able to remove it. The problem I have now is that the coupling won't come off. It has abourt an inch or so of play in some postions as I rotate the coupling and none in others. I can't see any other fasteners.
#2
12-30-13, 10:18 AM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
The thread you posted on was over 8 years old and getting too long to be able to keep track of individual repairs.
You've removed your agitator and the block is stuck on the drive shaft. There is no additional hardware. You can use a rubber mallet to tap the block up. It can be a little snug but it will come off.
Parts break down of your machine.
Sears parts direct/GE-Washer/Model-WPRB8050D1WW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N26MCQKuXn0
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The thread you posted on was over 8 years old and getting too long to be able to keep track of individual repairs.
You've removed your agitator and the block is stuck on the drive shaft. There is no additional hardware. You can use a rubber mallet to tap the block up. It can be a little snug but it will come off.
Parts break down of your machine.
Sears parts direct/GE-Washer/Model-WPRB8050D1WW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N26MCQKuXn0
Separated from this thread:
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...esnt-work.html
#3
12-31-13, 01:41 PM
Thanks
PJ, thanks for the quick reply. I have ordered the part (pretty sure this is the problem). Given that the coupling is basically stand alone, I guess I don't need to fear damaging it to get it out. Can't figure our why it won't come off easily; maybe the plastci got distorted and is jamming the splines.
#5
01-01-14, 08:41 AM
Brute force
Pugsi, yes I had to cut it off. I used my dremel cutter, chisel, hammer, and more. All I can dtermine from looking at the wreckage is that the splines on the shaft on the transmission side got totally filled with crud; rust, plastic, etc. A repairman would probably have advised on replacing the seven year old machine (quite a bit of labor went into removing the old block). Hopefull the new part slides right on.
#6
01-01-14, 11:44 AM
Group Moderator
Good job 
They can be a chore to get off. You can clean the splines up with a wire brush before putting on the new block assembly.
They can be a chore to get off. You can clean the splines up with a wire brush before putting on the new block assembly.
