Medium
30-60 minutes
This OEM KitchenAid part is used in all six quart and some five quart mixers. Included with this part is the ball retainer ring and two run washers. This is installed onto part number 9709231 Worm Gear and is commonly replaced with part number W10170080 Shaft Bearing Front. This part needs to be replaced if any of the balls are missing, ball retainer holds balls very loosely, or if either of the runner washers have been damaged. To replace this part you will need a Philips screw driver.
Bearing WP9703445
OEM part for: KitchenAid, Whirlpool
Part Number: WP9703445
$16.13
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This Bearing will fit the following 222 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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Whirlpool
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 9703445
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Teath missing from Worm Gear
Scott - April 28, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Hobart Grease, small wood spatula
I got my can of grease that I bought when the original plastic transmission cover broke and was replaced with the new cast metal cover 4 years ago. When the mixer didn't turn the beater shaft, I took the cover off, using a #2 Philips screwdriver, and then the transmission cover using the same tool. When I had it open, I discovered that 2 of the teeth on the Worm Gear had been broken. I didn't see this on the original repair and unless the gear stopped exactly at that spot, the machine ran fine.
I then removed the Transmission cover gasket, and the Worm Gear with the Front, Rear, and Thrust Bearings. I repacked the case with grease and greased the Worm Gear teeth and shaft, then installed the new Thrust Bearing and Front and Rear Bearings. I placed the assembled Worm Gear in it's proper position and set the gasket and Transmission Cover in place and reset the screws and tightened them down. I then plugged the machine in and tested it. Upon being satisfied that it was in proper running order, I replaced the cover.
I then removed the Transmission cover gasket, and the Worm Gear with the Front, Rear, and Thrust Bearings. I repacked the case with grease and greased the Worm Gear teeth and shaft, then installed the new Thrust Bearing and Front and Rear Bearings. I placed the assembled Worm Gear in it's proper position and set the gasket and Transmission Cover in place and reset the screws and tightened them down. I then plugged the machine in and tested it. Upon being satisfied that it was in proper running order, I replaced the cover.
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Planetary stopped rotating
Jorge - July 17, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Took it apart.
2. Removed the old bearing.
3. Secured the new bearing.
4. Reassembled and tested.
2. Removed the old bearing.
3. Secured the new bearing.
4. Reassembled and tested.
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Mixer gear was stripped.
WARREN - June 4, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Removed the cover, replaced gears and bearings. Cleaned out the grease, and re-greased everything.
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Gears stripped
Scott - April 23, 2018
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Small snap ring pliers.
1.Removed cover
2.Removed Transmission cover
3.Removed all gears starting with vertical set.
4. Snap ring pliers were required to continue disassembly of vertical set of gears.
5. After taking vertical and horizontal gears out they were cleaned. Paper towels and q-tips worked well
6.Next cleaned transmission cover and housing.
7. Reassembled packing gears and trans housing with fresh food grade grease.
8. I replaced motor next. Marked where two wires from motor attach to control board.
9.Reassembled covers using a fresh gasket for trans cover. It is important to season gasket with a thin coat of food grade grease.
10. Tested and put to work.
2.Removed Transmission cover
3.Removed all gears starting with vertical set.
4. Snap ring pliers were required to continue disassembly of vertical set of gears.
5. After taking vertical and horizontal gears out they were cleaned. Paper towels and q-tips worked well
6.Next cleaned transmission cover and housing.
7. Reassembled packing gears and trans housing with fresh food grade grease.
8. I replaced motor next. Marked where two wires from motor attach to control board.
9.Reassembled covers using a fresh gasket for trans cover. It is important to season gasket with a thin coat of food grade grease.
10. Tested and put to work.
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Mixer beater bar would slip under pressure
DAVID - March 13, 2018
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Tool to snap ring loose
It is very easy repair. first you take off the cover then take off the gear box cover. After you remove snap ring the gears slide off. The hardest part is cleaning off all the old grease so you don't have slivers of metal from bad parts ruining the new parts. Just put together in reverse order. If you use the mixer a lot, and mix dough or things heavy you'll be doing this more than once. To make it last longer use on low speed, maybe #2.
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Stripped gears
Michael - March 9, 2018
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Putty knife for install glob of grease. And a acid brush
Removed top cover. Removed all the gears and old grease. Installed new gears and bearings, and packed full of grease. Installed new gasket and reassembled. Works like a charm. Watched the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsbgUHAGWX4
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Gear housing (plastic) cracked, allowed gear to strip. Replaced gear, housing, grease and thrust bearing.
Thomas - February 14, 2017
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed housing, gears, bearings and replaced parts, repacked grease, reassembled,
Thrust bearing was difficult to find.
Thrust bearing was difficult to find.
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Worm gear was stripped
Bruce - October 29, 2016
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Snap ring pliers
1. Removed old worm gear, old worm drive assembly, front bearing, rear bearing, and thrust bearing.
2. Cleaned all old grease from gear housing.
3. Assemble all new parts and install
4. Pack gear housing with new grease.
5. Assemble gear housing, finish assembling mixer.
2. Cleaned all old grease from gear housing.
3. Assemble all new parts and install
4. Pack gear housing with new grease.
5. Assemble gear housing, finish assembling mixer.
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Worn out gears
mark - May 26, 2016
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
I found your great video on you tube on the KitchenAid mixers. It was all I needed to repair my mixer. I recommend it to anyone working on their mixer.
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