Whirlpool WP8540108 Inner Bellow Clamp OEM Part

Watched a youtube video and it was easy to do.

I followed the videos that were associated with the repair part and installed the new parts. It was a relatively easy repair.

We followed the video that appliance parts pros had and it went perfectly! This was the second repair we've looked to them for and will do so again and again.

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.

Ordered the drain pump and front seal with both inner and outer clamps. If you haven’t watched the videos, then take the time to do so. They’re worth their weight in gold. Both jobs are not too bad. The seal replacement is by far the more difficult but can be done if you take your time to properly seat the seal and have someone help with the spring clamp seal. I say it took me overall about an hour to do both jobs.