Whirlpool W10754448 Washer Clutch OEM Part

Unplugged power cord, shut off hot and cold water valves, and disconnected hot and cold water lines. I taped the lid closed and laid washer down on its front panel to access motor parts underneath. Removed center screw (allen wrench) and then removed large, round, plastic rotor (had to use some force with fingers behind it to get it off). I could see that the gear teeth inside the rotor had been partially stripped off ruining the rotor (and causing the noise). I then removed the clutch (round black metal ring, actually an electromagnet). Next I removed the wire connector bracket (one large metric bolt) and then disconnected the two wire connectors. The next part to come off was the stator (larger ring with numerous wire coils around the edge). Finally, I removed the thin, flat metal retaining clip that holds the slider spring in place, as well as the slider itself. This is where I found the source of the problem: the slider (a plastic gear with a metal band around it) had failed. The metal band was crooked on the plastic hub and could not be pressed back into place. This prevented the slider teeth from fully engaging the rotor teeth and led to the rotor damage and the clicking noise. I ordered and replaced the rotor (AP5956755), the clutch (AP5956756), and the slider kit (AP5952873), and reassembled the motor. The washer is functioning normally again and washing properly. Note: I did not replace the stator (and might have been able to use the old clutch, too) but I felt that the slider failure might have damaged the clutch in some way as it slides through it to engage the rotor.

We watched the videos posted on AppliancePartsPros.com website several times before starting the work. Once we were confident of the process, we jumped in with the complete disassembly of the washing machine's drum rotating assembly...everything that touched the drum or made it rotate. My son and I disassembled and inspected each part for wear/damage and ordered replacement parts based on condition. The parts came in within 3 days of ordering. My son and I took 3 hours to reassemble and test the washing machine for operation. It took 30 minutes to get everything together, and it took 2.5 hours to figure out how to get the drum onto the gearcase without damaging it. Once we figured that out, it was smooth sailing.

I changed out the stator.

The stator and the clutch had to be replaced. We ordered them and did it ourselves.

I ordered a clutch, and the clutch slide package. The popping noise only occurred on startup, and during agitation cycles. Spin cycle never made noises, so I ruled out bearings. The best part of the repair is the clutch access doesn't require any disassembly of the washing machine cabinet. Just tilt the machine forward and access the clutch at the bottom of the machine. 8 bolts secure the clutch, and a spring retainer clip holds the clutch slide in place. I used a pick to remove the spring retainer clip. I found 2 hairline fractures in the side of the clutch slide. It was probably the noise culprit, but since I was in there and I had also ordered the clutch, I replaced both. The machine is 10+ years old and runs quietly again. I used to delay washing to daytime only, because the popping noise would wake up the family lol. Problem solved.