This is a genuine OEM sourced replacement front sleeve bearing which is used on Kitchen Aid stand mixers. It is the front worm gear bearing. It is made out of metal and it is sold individually.
To complete this repair you will need a screwdriver.
• First you want to remove the trim piece secures with one (1) screw
• Then remove the cover secured with four (4) screws
• This will allow you to remove the speed switch assembly secured by two (2) screws
• Then remove the gear cover secure by four (4) screws
• This will allow you to access the shaft bearing
• Remove the old bearing and replace it with a new one
• This may be a good time to check the rest of the internal components like gears for any damage or signs of wear and see if some of them may need to be replaced
Bearing WPW10170080
OEM part for: KitchenAid, Whirlpool
Part Number: WPW10170080
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 223 machines
KitchenAid
Whirlpool
This item works with the following types of products:
- Mixer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: w1070080, W10170080, 9703560
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Mixer would not mix. Gear or worm gear strippped of teeth and planetary fell out of mixer
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Clip Pliers
Gears grinding
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Ring clip pliers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeCiivPt7hk
Gears stripped
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Small snap ring pliers.
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.
Stripped out worm and follower gears
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, file
2) Removed top of gearbox
3) Inspected gears and noted excessive wear
4) Cleaned out gearbox thoroughly to remove all old grease which was contaminated with steel & brass particles from the worm gears
5) Cleaned and greased all parts & bearings (both new and old) before installation
6) New follower gear would not slide onto output shaft due to burrs around drive pin hole in the output shaft. Light filing was required to remove high spots and allow new follower gear to slide properly into place.
7) Packed gearbox with grease and reassembled everything
Worm gear was stripped
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Snap ring pliers
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.
Worn out gears
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Planetary gear wore out
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Mallet
Worn gears
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeCiivPt7hk
Replacing the transmission housing and shaft Bearing front
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Remove the label band around the head of the mixer by removing the one screw holding it in place.
2. Remove the 4 screw holding the cover for the head of the mixer in place.
3. Remove the mixer head.
4. Remove 4-5 screws holding the transmission housing in place.
5. Remove old transmission housing.
6. If the gasket is still good, apply some grease to the gasket to form a seal. Replace the gasket.
7. Replace the transmission housing.
8. Replace screws to secure transmission housing.
9. Replace the cover for the head of the mixer.
10. Replace screws to secure the cover.
11. Replace the label band and screw to secure it in place.
Mixer beater bar would slip under pressure
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Tool to snap ring loose
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