How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6013024 / WP8539324 Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm Mount

It's an easy fix if you can find the right part. That's where AppliancePartsPros.com comes in. I input the model number and did a quick scan of the parts list. I found the part I needed, ordered it, and two days later I repaired the dishwasher. 

I ordered the replacement Spray arm and mount, received them Saturday ahead of schedule, and had them installed and working within 5 minutes. The one thing I did different than in the video, because I was replacing both parts, is to attach the supply tube and spray arm to the mount assembly before clipping the mount assembly into the rack. The screw fits very tight the first time, and it would have been much more difficult to screw it in with the mount in place. I highly recommend replacing the mount assembly when replacing the spray arm and supply tube. If the arm or tube is brittle, so will the mount probably be. Mine broke with very little force, so I'm glad I had already ordered a replacement. 

Ordered new part 

With my two hands and a screwdriver 

I was able to search the part numbers from my 1998 kenmore dishwasher and it automatically populated the new part numbers which is great. I was able to remount all new pieces super quick with just one screwdriver. Shipping was very fast. I will definitely be shopping here for any future appliance parts. I had a brief order issue and customer service quickly helped me and was great. Thanks everyone! 

REPLACED THE PART WITH THE NEW UPDATED SPRAY PARTS 

Even though our dishwasher is a Kenmore, this Whirlpool mount did the job. The only issue was I initially clipped the mount backwards (did not realize there was a difference) and the sprayer kept hitting the rack. Had a difficult time removing the mount, but succeeded using a small screwdriver to keep one tab lifted away from rack while I jiggled the second tab and until it was also free. Once I switched it around so the HOOK side was in front, it was a quick snap the back side in place, and screw on the spray arm. Would be nice if they'd included directions/illustration indicating which side to mount towards the front. Less than 15 minutes after I was able to remove the mount and reinstall it. 

Ordered parts from web sight pictures came in 2 days and with new parts repaired in about 15 minutes 

Watched the video at AppliancePartsPros.com and talked to an advisor about what part I needed. The part came the next day and just took a few minutes to fix it. 

Replaced the spray arm mount.