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Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Clutch Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM17853897
Manufacturer Part Number: W10721967

The Drive Clutch Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines. As an integral transmission component, it includes the clutch that engages the drive motor to rotate the central agitator or impeller. 

Causes of a bad clutch kit include worn parts that have aged from repeated use. Signs include slipping, grinding, or clicking noises from the transmission area.

Symptoms of a faulty clutch kit are:

  • The washer tub failing to turn or agitate clothes during wash cycles  
  • Delayed starts or intermittent rotation
  • Vibration or shaking sensed from the frontloader or toploader

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models. 

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For Whirlpool Drive Clutch Kit (Part Number: OEM17853897)

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Steve, If the teeth of the cam are worn then the issue would be with the cam. You would want to replace cam part number W10721967.

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Shaun, The cam kit W10721967 can make grinding and clicking noises during the operation of the washer, Based on your post information, it is the area to start checking at. The cam is the same in all these style washers, regardless of whether the washer has a washplate or agitator, so that isn't an issue, especially if you have a washplate, you wouldn't need to suspect a "dog" or agitator cam issue.

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Hello Carol! The manufacturer does not offer the motor pulley separate from the motor assembly. Thanks!

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KC, The only thing that you could really try would be to us liquid wrench penetrating oil and see if that will allow the bolt to loosen up so that you can remove the bolt.

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