Whirlpool WPW10544329 Hinge OEM Part

I replaced a broken part which attaches the hinge to the lid spring assembly and replaced both hinges which were twisted/bent. The springs themselves were ok but a part in the assembly had broken so one spring was shouldering the entire weight of the lid and the hinges had twisted. This machine is not that old and it seems as though the glass lid is a little too heavy for the hinges. I was very impressed with how easy it was to locate the replacement parts online and how fast they showed up.

After breaking off the rusted out screws and removing the lid, I had to drill out the rusted/broken screws from the mounting holes in the lid. I drilled them out and re-tapped them with a # 6-32 machine screw tap and bought new stainless steel socket head screws. I had to remove the top of the washing machine as well to remove the rusted off piece of the hinge from the rotating spring mechanism that the hinges slide into, as well as to repair the rust around the bleach cup. I removed all of the rust with a wire brush and a scraper, treated the rusted area with a 50-50 mix of vinegar and water, rinsed and dried the area and re-painted it. I reassembled all the parts and the repair works and looks great.

I was going to just replace the hinges but after the replacement left hinge would not fit tight I opened the main part of the lid frame and found the left spring was rusted and broken. Awaiting the spring assembly that is due in a day. Suggest some additional remarks on the parts site that recommend the customer further check for a broken spring before ordering the hinge piece. Hardest part of the job was moving the washer. (I'm 82 yrs old).

New hinge parts.

Ordered new hinges for the right and left sides.