The medium cam agitator repair kit is an OEM part for Whirpool washers. It includes 4 agitator dogs, a medium length cam, a cap seal, a washer for the agitator bolt, and a thrust washer.
Symptoms of a bad part:
- The agitator not working or turning
- Loud grinding or clicking noises during the wash cycle
- Clothes not being thoroughly cleaned or rinsed
Causes of a faulty agitator system can include normal wear and tear over time, exposure to excessive loads or unbalanced loads, or physical damage due to impact or mishandling.
Whirlpool recommends using a small amount of grease with this kit (if no grease is present on the old thrust washer). For the Whirlpool agitator grease, order 350849. For the long cam, order 285748. For the short cam, order 285809.
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Whirlpool lsr7233eq0 washing machine was leaking out the bottom Jerald F. • Laud Lakes , FL • April 05, 2015
I had previously replaced the pump about 1 year ago. That was not the problem. Still leaked the same way - intermittently, but always in the center of the washer onto the floor. None of the hoses were leaking - no evidence of corrosion or water mineral residue at any of the hose fittings. So, it must have been something else. I studied the parts diagram for the washer tub assembly and concluded the source of the leak almost had to be the outer tub's Centerpost Gasket. It was really the...
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