Customer Questions and Answers for Retaining Washer (Center) by Whirlpool

This retaining washer secures a center-mounted component within the assembly, keeping parts aligned and in place during operation. Replacing a worn or missing washer helps prevent looseness, vibration, and noise for more reliable performance. What it does:

• Holds a component on a center shaft or stud to prevent axial movement
• Maintains proper alignment under rotation and load
• Can reduce wobble, rattling, or scraping noises from a shifting assembly
• In applicable washers, can help restore consistent agitation or spin when parts have been moving out of place

• 1 retaining washer

• Disconnect power and water before servicing; wear cut-resistant gloves
• Note the order and orientation of all spacers, washers, and clips during disassembly
• Clean mating surfaces and ensure the washer is fully seated before reassembly
• Inspect adjacent hardware for wear or damage and replace as needed