Parts for Craftsman 13196281: Main Frame And Wheel Assembly Parts

This dishwasher door spring counterbalances the door's weight for smooth, controlled opening and closing. Replacing a worn or broken spring restores proper door tension and helps prevent the door from dropping quickly or feeling heavy.

• Provides tension to counterbalance the dishwasher door during opening and closing
• Helps prevent the door from slamming open or feeling overly heavy
• A weakened or broken spring can cause uneven door movement, squeaks, or the door not staying in a partial-open position
• Restores smooth, even door operation when replaced

• Disconnect power and turn off water supply before servicing
• Remove the toe-kick and carefully slide the dishwasher out to access the side/frame area where the spring attaches
• Note the original spring attachment points and orientation; install the new spring in the same locations
• Springs are under tension—use caution and hand protection; many replace both springs together to maintain balanced tension

This brake release cam works with the washer's brake assembly to disengage the brake during spin and re-engage it at stop. Replacing a worn cam restores smooth basket spin and reduces squeal or grinding at spin transitions.

• Disengages the brake so the basket can spin; helps reapply the brake as the cycle ends
• Supports smooth starts and stops of the spin cycle
• Worn or damaged cams can cause no spin or intermittent spin
• Common symptoms include loud squeal/grinding at start/stop or a burning odor near the brake area

• Disconnect power (and water supply, if moving the washer) before service
• Access the brake/basket drive area; the brake spring is under tension—use caution and eye protection
• Note orientation of parts before removal; seat the new cam correctly
• After reassembly, run an empty spin test to verify operation

Color: White. This washer lint filter is also known as the upper agitator.