K5ss Mixer Parts

This genuine replacement gear is a drivetrain component that transfers motor rotation to a mating mechanism inside your appliance. Replacing a worn or stripped gear restores smooth, reliable motion and helps prevent damage to adjacent parts.

• Meshes with adjacent gear(s) or a shaft to drive an internal mechanism
• Worn or rounded teeth can cause slipping, skipping, or no movement
• Intermittent or stalled movement can indicate a stripped or damaged gear

• Disconnect power (and shut off water/gas if applicable) before servicing
• Access the assembly; note orientation and timing marks
• Transfer any spacers, keys, or retaining clips from the old gear
• Seat the new gear fully and verify smooth manual rotation before restoring power

This cap spring is a small coil that supplies the return tension a cap or button needs to operate smoothly. Replace it if weakened, bent, or missing to restore proper feel and reliable engagement of the mechanism.

• Maintains spring tension under a cap/button to keep parts aligned
• Helps the cap return smoothly and prevents looseness or rattling
• Supports consistent engagement of the related control or latch
• Typical signs of fatigue: loose or wobbly cap, sticking action, poor return, or a spring that pops out

• Disconnect power and shut off water/gas supplies before servicing
• Note the spring's orientation and stack-up; take photos as you disassemble
• Use needle-nose pliers and control the spring so it doesn't eject
• Seat components fully and test operation before final reassembly

Color: White

This governor drive stud links the motor armature to the mechanical speed governor, allowing the governor to rotate and regulate motor speed. Replacing a worn or missing stud helps restore smooth, consistent speed control in your stand mixer. What it does

• Transfers rotation from the armature shaft to the governor assembly for accurate speed regulation
• Helps the mixer maintain set speed under varying load
• Replaces a damaged, sheared, or missing drive pin
• Typical symptoms include erratic speed, surging/hunting, won't hold speed, or running only very fast or very slow

• 1 governor drive stud

• Disconnect power before servicing; allow moving parts to stop
• Access the motor/governor area per your model's service information
• Support the armature and seat the stud carefully; avoid striking or bending the shaft
• After reassembly, verify governor movement and speed control operation before returning to service

This spring-style roll pin secures mating parts on a shaft or linkage. It keeps components tightly aligned so gears, levers, or hubs stay in place during operation, helping prevent looseness, slipping, and noise.

• Expands inside aligned holes to lock components together on a shaft or hub
• Helps maintain alignment and transmit torque in rotating or linkage assemblies
• Common failure signs: wobble, rattling, parts shifting out of place, or intermittent operation
• Replace if the original pin is bent, cracked, sheared, missing, or no longer holds a tight fit

• Disconnect power and work on a stable surface with the appliance cool
• Support the assembly; use a correctly sized roll-pin punch and light hammer taps to drive the old pin out
• Align holes carefully and press/tap the new pin in flush; do not enlarge the hole
• Wear eye protection and avoid striking cast or plastic parts directly

Gray speed control lever for stand mixers. This lever lets you select and hold the desired mixing speed. Replace a cracked, loose, or missing lever to restore positive speed selection and consistent operation. What it does:

• Engages the speed control plate to change mixer speeds
• Provides defined detents so selected speeds stay in place during use
• Replaces a worn or damaged lever that feels loose, slips, or won't stay in position
• May help when speeds are hard to select or drift because the lever is worn

• Includes 1 gray speed control lever

• Unplug the mixer before servicing
• Remove the end cover/trim band to access the speed control mechanism
• Note the spring/link orientation and transfer any original hardware as needed
• After reassembly, verify all speed positions; adjust the control plate per the service instructions if speeds do not align

This bearing supports a rotating shaft or assembly inside the appliance, reducing friction for smooth, quiet operation. Replacing a worn bearing restores proper alignment and helps prevent noise and premature wear on connected parts.

• Provides a low-friction surface for smooth rotation
• Helps keep the rotating component centered and stable
• Reduces vibration and operating noise
• Common failure signs: grinding/squealing, wobble or play, rough or intermittent rotation

• Disconnect power; also shut off water or gas supply if applicable
• Access the assembly per your model's service information and note part orientation before removal
• Inspect the shaft/hub and any spacers or seals for wear; replace related worn components
• Seat the bearing squarely—do not force; apply only manufacturer-specified lubricant if called for in service literature

This wavy spring washer applies light, consistent preload between mating parts so components stay snug and quiet. It helps control end play and vibration, supporting smoother, more reliable operation of the assembly.

• Applies axial spring tension to take up end play between parts on a shaft or fastener
• Helps resist loosening from vibration and keeps components fitting tightly
• Can address wobble, rattling, or uneven spacing when the original washer is worn or missing
• Maintains proper alignment and feel in the assembly

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing; allow hot surfaces to cool
• Note the original stack order and position before removal; replace in the same orientation
• Seat the washer evenly and avoid over-compressing during reassembly
• Verify smooth operation and minimal play after installation

This brush holder cap threads into the motor housing to cover and secure the carbon brush in its holder. Replacing a cracked, missing, or stripped cap helps restore reliable brush retention and consistent motor operation.

• Secures the carbon brush within the motor's brush holder
• Maintains consistent brush-to-commutator contact for proper running
• Provides service access for brush inspection/replacement
• Typical symptoms: missing or damaged cap, intermittent or no start, excessive sparking/arcing, burning odor from the motor area

• Unplug the appliance before servicing
• Remove the old cap carefully—brushes are spring-loaded
• Note brush orientation and condition; reinstall in the same orientation or replace worn brushes
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; snug the cap—do not overtighten

Motor field assembly, 220v should replace motor armature.

5 Quart Brushed Stainless Steel Bowl with flat handle for KitchenAid Bowl Lift Stand Mixers. The 5 quart brushed stainless steel bowl has enough capacity to mix dough for 9 dozen cookies, 4 loaves of bread or 7 pounds of mashed potatoes in a single batch. For quick and easy clean up, the bowl is dishwasher-safe on the top-rack. The 5 quart brushed stainless steel bowl fits Kitchenaid Stand Mixer models K5SS, KDM5, KP50, KPM5, KPM50, KSM5, KSM50, KSM500, KSMC50, 3KSM5, 4K5SS, 5K5SS, 5KPM50, 9KSM5.

This small retaining pin secures the bowl retainer/clip so the mixing bowl locks firmly in place during operation. Replace it if the original pin is missing or bent, or if the bowl won't stay seated. What it does:

• Anchors the bowl retainer/clip to the frame
• Keeps the bowl locked and stable during use
• Helps reduce bowl wobble, vibration, and rattling
• Common symptoms: bowl won't latch, rocks loose, or visible pin damage/missing

• 1 retaining pin

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Remove the bowl and access the bowl retainer/clip
• Support the casting; drive the old pin out with a small punch—avoid prying against the housing
• Align holes and install the new pin flush; verify the bowl latches securely and adjust the retainer per your model's service guide

This brush holder housing secures and insulates the carbon brush inside the motor, helping it maintain steady contact with the commutator for consistent power and speed. Replacing a cracked or heat-damaged holder can reduce arcing and intermittent operation. What it does:

• Holds the carbon brush in proper alignment and provides electrical insulation
• Maintains spring pressure so the brush rides the commutator smoothly
• A worn or damaged holder may cause intermittent start/stop, excessive sparking, or erratic speed
• Visual clues include cracks, heat distortion, or a brush that sticks/binds in the holder

• 1 brush holder housing

• Disconnect power and allow the motor to cool before servicing
• Access the brush assemblies and install the housing in the same orientation as the original
• Ensure the brush moves freely in the holder and makes firm contact; inspect brushes for wear and replace if needed
• Many motors use two brush holders—inspect the opposite side and replace as needed for even performance

This 6-32 machine screw fastens brackets, panels, and internal components in your appliance. Replacing a missing or stripped screw restores a secure, rattle-free fit and keeps assemblies properly aligned during normal operation.

• Secures components to frames, brackets, or covers
• Helps maintain proper alignment of panels and hardware
• Replaces missing, damaged, or stripped fasteners
• Common signs: loose/rattling panels, misaligned parts, or a screw that won't tighten

• Disconnect power (and water, if applicable) before servicing
• Match thread and length to the original fastener; reuse any washers if present
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• Use the driver that matches the head style on your original screw

• Thread size: 6-32 (machine screw)

This bearing supports a rotating shaft within the appliance's drive system, keeping components aligned and allowing smooth, quiet operation. Replacing a worn bearing can reduce grinding noises and restore reliable performance.

• Supports and centers a rotating shaft to reduce friction
• Helps maintain proper alignment of gears/shafts for smooth operation
• Worn bearing symptoms: grinding or squealing, excess play/wobble, rough or stalled rotation
• Can contribute to heat buildup or metal debris when failing

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Disassemble the housing/gearcase as needed to access the bearing; note part orientation
• Press the bearing in/out with a proper driver; avoid striking races or deforming the housing
• Clean out old grease and re-lubricate per the manufacturer's service guidelines; inspect related gears and seals

This armature is the rotating core of the motor. It works with the field windings and brushes to generate torque, restoring smooth, reliable motor operation when the original rotor is worn, burned, or mechanically damaged.

• Spins within the stator/field to convert electrical energy into rotation that drives the appliance
• Common symptoms of a failed armature: motor won't start, stalls under load, heavy sparking at the brushes, burning smell, or erratic/slow speed
• Replace when the commutator is burned or uneven, windings are open/shorted, or the shaft/journal is damaged
• Helps reduce vibration and noise when a balanced, undamaged rotor is installed

• Disconnect power before servicing and allow moving parts to stop completely
• Access the motor, note wiring/brush orientation, and remove the old rotor carefully to avoid damaging the field windings
• Inspect/replace motor brushes and bearings if worn; clean carbon dust from the motor housing before reassembly
• The shaft turns freely by hand after reassembly, then perform a brief no-load test