{"id":16711,"date":"2025-04-29T05:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=16711"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:39:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T18:39:31","slug":"how-to-replace-the-drive-gear-kit-on-a-whirlpool-trash-compactor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-the-drive-gear-kit-on-a-whirlpool-trash-compactor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to replace the drive gear kit on a Whirlpool trash compactor"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t let a broken drive gear stop your Whirlpool trash compactor! Replace the drive gear kit (882699) yourself using this repair guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16858,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Whirlpool trash compactor drive gear kit replacement","_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Don\u2019t let a broken drive gear stop your Whirlpool trash compactor! Replace the drive gear kit (882699) yourself using this repair guide.","_aviaLayoutBuilderCleanData":"[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-me7h2tn0' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Is your Whirlpool trash compactor making loud, disruptive noises? It's likely a sign that the drive gear kit has worn out and needs replacing. Don't worry\u2014our step-by-step guide, complete with a handy how-to video, will show you how to tackle this quick and easy repair yourself!<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_video src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zEKwvUEGh_Q' mobile_image='' attachment='' attachment_size='' format='16-9' width='16' height='9' conditional_play='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-me7h2mg7']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-me7h31i3' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<b>Looking for the right part?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter your appliance model number below to find the exact match and get your appliance running like new again!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[search]<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-192.jpg' attachment='16857' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-3xro13' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-m9vp6fj6' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a Whirlpool trash compactor, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/whirlpool-drive-gear-kit-882699-ap3122987.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drive gear kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is responsible for transferring the motor rotation to the power screws, enabling the up and down motion of the compactor's rams. Over time, the gears in the kit can wear out or break, leading to loud noises.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This repair is relatively simple and should only take a few minutes to complete. By following the instructions provided, you can save time and money by performing this repair yourself.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Watch here: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zEKwvUEGh_Q\"><b>How To: Whirlpool\/KitchenAid\/Maytag Drive Gear Kit 882699<\/b><\/a>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information in this article may not apply to your specific appliance model. We recommend consulting your manufacturer's documentation or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/repair-help\/\"> <b>contact us<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions.<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n[lwptoc numeration=\"none\"]\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;margin:14px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><a href=\"#app-safety-notes\">Full safety notes below<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you'll need<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4\" nut driver, tape<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/8\" socket wrench<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flathead screwdriver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punch<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hammer<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grease<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety precautions<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always power off and unplug your appliance or switch off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or replacement work. This keeps you safe by preventing any risk of injury from electric shock.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t test wiring with a multimeter for live voltage if you\u2019re unfamiliar with how to prevent short circuiting when testing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with wires, avoid touching any exposed wires or terminals. If you need to touch a wire, use a non-conductive tool or wear insulating gloves to prevent electrical shock.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time and don\u2019t rush while working to prevent accidents and personal injuries.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work in a well-lit area so you can clearly see and access the interior parts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear your workspace of clutter and other obstacles. Keep children and pets away from the work area.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never work on internal parts with bare wet hands. Make sure the work area is completely dry.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your user manual to see if there are specific installation or safety instructions for your part or appliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be gentle when handling or removing parts. Excessive force might damage the appliance or cause injury.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear insulated work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal parts, pinching hazards and debris.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear safety glasses when working with chemicals, dust or cleaning large debris to prevent injury.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacement steps<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<b>Removal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press down the pedal and pull out the drawer of the trash compactor.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the front of the compactor up by the handle until it goes over the drawer stops.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take hold of the compactor drawer by the sides and remove it from the compactor.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uninstall the trash compactor from the kitchen cabinet. It may be mounted to the countertop through the top brackets or through the sides at the front of the compactor.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull out the filter cover. Remove the charcoal filter.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a quarter-inch nut driver, take out the four screws on the top panel of the compactor. Slide the top cover off.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the trash compactor on its side.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a quarter-inch nut driver, take out the five screws and remove the bottom cover plate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the main gear of the compactor counter-clockwise until the ram is free from the power screw.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean the compactor upright and tape the directional switch actuator lever to the cabinet.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully lift the frame of the compactor out. Remove both inner panels.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the ram stops and washers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the compactor on its side again.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a 3\/8 inch socket wrench, loosen the four motor mounting screws and move the motor slightly to the left to release the chain tension.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the locking clip from the main gear and pull the gear off the shaft.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a hammer and punch, knock out the pin that holds a small gear and remove the gear.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<b>Installation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the motor gear by matching the flat surface on the shaft with the surface inside the gear.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match the holes and insert the pin that comes with the kit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a hammer and punch, drive the pin in.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise the chain on the main gear.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust the gear so it's in the center of the chain and slide the gear onto the shaft.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the flat blade screwdriver, install the locking clip.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push on the main gear to adjust the tension on the chain. It should move no more than 3\/8 of an inch.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten the four mounting screws using the 3\/8 inch socket wrench.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grease the new gears.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the compactor upright and install both washers and the ram stops. Grease them up at the top and bottom.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the inner panels and slide the ram into place.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the compactor back on its side and turn the main gear clockwise until the power screws engage the power nut.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the bottom cover plate and secure it with the screws.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the compactor upright and remove the tape from the directional switch actuator lever.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the top cover panel and secure it with the screws.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinstall the charcoal filter and put the charcoal filter frame on.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the compactor into the cabinet and secure it to the counter.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab the compactor drawer by the sides, slide it in, and close the drawer.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug the trash compactor in or turn the power on at the circuit breaker and run a test cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional information<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for reading! We hope this guide helped you replace the drive gear kit on your Whirlpool trash compactor.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still need some replacement parts, grab your model number and head over to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"><b>AppliancePartsPros.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We offer over two million parts and most orders arrive in two business days. 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