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Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Belt (Agitate & Spin) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18022506
Manufacturer Part Number: WP28808

This agitate & spin drive belt transfers motor power to the washer's transmission and spin mechanism. Replacing a worn belt restores proper agitation and spin performance and helps prevent slipping noise or burning-rubber smells.

  • Links the drive motor to the main pulleys to power both agitation and spin
  • Replaces a broken, stretched, or glazed belt that slips under load
  • Common symptoms: no spin or no agitation, weak/slow spin, squealing, burning-rubber odor, visible cracks or fraying
  • Helps ensure smooth, consistent tub movement and complete cycles
What's included: 1 drive belt Install notes:
  • Disconnect power and water; wear cut-resistant gloves
  • Access the belt from the bottom or rear, per your model's service procedure
  • Release belt tension (motor carriage/idler), remove the old belt, and route the new belt around the motor and drive pulleys as shown on the unit
  • Rotate by hand before restoring power and running a test cycle
Note: Many belt-drive washers also use a separate pump belt; this part is the drive belt for agitation and spin.

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Ted, Here you go :"Service Access Panel/Front Panel 1. Remove bottom screws in Access Panel. 2. Remove lower screws in Front Panel. Motor and Mounting Bracket 1. Remove service access panel, see “Service Access Panel” procedure. NOTE: There will always be some water that will remain in outer tub, before removing hoses from pump, hoses must be pinched off or drained to prevent water spillage. 2. Loosen hose clamps and remove hoses from pump assembly. 3. Unhook idler spring from clip on front of the motor mounting bracket. NOTE: Use care when releasing idler lever tension. If idler spring is overstretched, washer operation will be affected. 4. Reach in and around left side of motor and remove belt off large drive pulley.5. Disconnect wire harness from motor 6. Remove bolts securing motor and mounting bracket to lower outer tub flange and to weldment assembly.switch by pressing down on locking tab on top of connection block and at the same time, pull connection block away from motor switch. 7. Lift complete assembly out of washer. 8. Reverse procedure to reassemble." While you have the assembly apart, also clean and lubricate the idler pulley shaft and bearing. Thanks and Good Luck

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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