Parts for Kenmore 208.62461 (20862461, 208 62461): Handle And Bag Housing Parts

The straight-vane agitator is the finned center post that drives wash action in a top-load washer. It replaces a cracked or stripped agitator to restore proper clothes movement and consistent cleaning performance. What it does:

• Mounts on the drive shaft and oscillates to move laundry through wash water and detergent
• Restores wash action when vanes are broken or the internal splines are worn/stripped
• Helps address weak agitation, clothes not circulating, unusual rattling from a loose agitator, or visible damage
• Direct replacement for the original straight-vane agitator design

• 1 straight-vane agitator

• Disconnect power and turn off water before servicing
• Remove the center cap and hold-down bolt; lift the old agitator straight up
• Align splines, seat the new agitator, then reinstall the bolt and cap snugly
• Run a short cycle to ensure proper operation

The straight-vane agitator is the finned center post that drives wash action in a top-load washer. It replaces a cracked or stripped agitator to restore proper clothes movement and consistent cleaning performance. What it does:

• Mounts on the drive shaft and oscillates to move laundry through wash water and detergent
• Restores wash action when vanes are broken or the internal splines are worn/stripped
• Helps address weak agitation, clothes not circulating, unusual rattling from a loose agitator, or visible damage
• Direct replacement for the original straight-vane agitator design

• 1 straight-vane agitator

• Disconnect power and turn off water before servicing
• Remove the center cap and hold-down bolt; lift the old agitator straight up
• Align splines, seat the new agitator, then reinstall the bolt and cap snugly
• Run a short cycle to ensure proper operation

This agitator drive shaft sits inside the washer's gearcase and transfers motion to the agitator. Replacing a worn or stripped shaft restores firm engagement and reliable wash action while helping reduce slip and grinding during agitation.

• Transfers oscillating motion from the transmission to the agitator
• Provides the splined interface that engages the agitator/coupler
• Common symptoms include no agitation, intermittent/slipping agitation, or grinding/clicking from the gearcase
• Visible wear, rounded splines, or a bent shaft can lead to a loose or non-moving agitator

• Disconnect power and water; use proper PPE
• Requires removing the cabinet and gearcase; drain and reseal the gearcase per service procedures
• Keep gears, spacers, and clips in order; reassemble in the original orientation
• Inspect mating parts (agitator coupler/splines, drive block, seals) and replace if worn