The Drive hub retainer is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines. It connects the drive motor and agitator gear, transmitting rotational power from the motor to enable drum rotation during the wash cycle.
Causes of a bad retainer can include wear and tear over time, cracked or damaged retaining clips or plastic components, or failure of the retaining mechanism that secures the hub in place.
Symptoms of a bad retainer include:
- The washtub or drum not spinning during the wash cycle
- Grinding or screeching noises coming from the drive components
- The agitator wobbling or becoming loose inside the washtub
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Leaking at bottom Brian H. • San Pablo , CA • July 27, 2019
Replaced tub seal. It was a big challenge for me since it was the first time I do something like that. It was just a worn-out little seal at the bottom but in order to get to it, I had to dissemble almost the entire machine. I felt pretty good afterward.
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