James R Walker , MI June 13, 2015 Appliance: Amana Top Loading Washer ALW540RAW Amana Washer Alw540raw: Agitator fins broke off. How to replace Agit, Flex Vane. Replaced the agitator. Used a pry bar to pop it loose. Pretty straight forward. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes