Whirlpool WP8540725 Screw OEM Part

The replacement part and YouTube video allowed me to repair my washer in less than 10 minutes.

First I tried to just put the bellow back over the lip and re-secure the inner metal ring clamp. That worked and stayed on - but when draining and spinning popped off again. I replaced the entire bellow and inner metal ring clamp this time. My old drum bellow liner was over 16 years old - NO holes or tears, just really worn down and out. So, I replaced the entire system. I am a single 43-year-old mom and was able to do this on my own. It did take me over 3 hours though. I had a really really hard time getting both the inner metal ring clamp back on and the spring metal ring clamp on at the end...but I finally did it. No leaking and stayed on during spin and drain cycles! Important to have the holes of the bellow at the bottom so it can drain.

I followed the video on the website which was absolutely perfect. I would probably say from start to finish it may have been about 15 to 20 minutes. I was most impressed by the person who took my online order. She was very patient and looked up the information needed to be able to make the necessary repair. I thought that I had to replace the whole entire door which made it difficult for me to find the parts I needed on my own.

The fix was very easy. It was only 8 bolts to remove, but (as explained by the video) I was able to remove only 6 in order to replace the hinge (because I was able to just slightly lift that side of the door in order to replace the hinge. Very easy! Thank you!