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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Drum Baffle by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18039144
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8540360

Replaces broken or cracked drum baffle in front-load washers. Lifts and tumbles clothes during wash cycle. Snaps into drum interior. Easy DIY install.

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Hello Alice, I normally remove the access panel and remove the hose from the outer tub that leads to the drain pump. If you use an inspection mirror, you can open the door and turn the tub around by hand to locate the screw on the baffle. Be careful not to drop it inside the outer tub to avoid a complete teardown. While you can sometimes get lucky and access the baffle screw through the water inlet opening at the top of the outer tub, this is not the best way since dropping the screw leaves no option but the teardown method. The other option is to pull the tub assembly from the units' cabinet and split the outer tub.

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Tom, To get to the screw you would need to pull the tub out and when you look into the large drain opening you may be able to access that screw. If you cannot get to it this way then you will have to take the tub assembly apart to get to it. You should be able to use the same screw that was in the original baffle.

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Ray, You will need to dismantle the washing machine. We'll be sending you the information you need, so you'll see and understand the requirements. Thanks

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Todd, The information you requested is on it's way. You're on the right track, if you have a damaged baffle in the drum, you will need to separate the tubs to replace the baffle. You didn't mention any specific issue. Thanks

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Hello Alice. Remove the top off the washer and there is a black hose in the top of the outer tub. You will remove this hose and see if you can access the baffle screw. If so, you can remove the screw, and the baffle WP8540360 will slide out of the tub assembly. If not, you will need to remove the tub assembly from the unit, and separate the two halves to access the screw and change the baffle. Hope this helps.

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