Whirlpool WPW10497275 Lock - Jar, Blender OEM Part

1. Remove Coupler by tapping it clockwise (lose), then flipped blender over 2. Remove 4 screws holding base, once inside 3. Remove 4 more screws holding Lock-jar, 2 of those screws have spring with a washer, remove broken Lock-jar. 4. installation of new parts is the reverse steps. Note: At the end, Hand-screw Coupler Counter clock wise (Tight) last, install Assy-Jar properly, and Turn on blender to test. Happy Blendings days.

The Kitchen Aid blender is three years old, out of warranty. It was $90 new, and same price today if purchased new. It developed a very loud noise when blending and upon closer look, noticed the drive coupler was tilted. Upon handling the unit, it was clear that the motor was moving inside the housing. I pulled the four screws on the bottom of the blender and saw both plastic motor mounts on the Lock-Jar were broken. (You'll need a square drive tool to remove these screws, and the ones inside the housing too.) I watched some YouTube content to understand the repair, ordered the parts and got to it. Hardest part was removing the Drive Couple (a left-hand thread btw...). I ended up removing the fan from the drive shaft to avoid damage, mounted a screwdriver in my vise, placed the drive shaft slot on the screwdriver then used adjustable alligator pliers to break loose the Drive Coupler. Reassembled the Lock-Jar with Lock-tite in all four holes. All better.

Opened up cover on bottom (four square head (small) screws) and found loose parts, motor was shaking about. Removed all parts I could. I had to remove the fan on the motor, lock a pair of vise grips on the motor shaft and grab onto the blender drive coupler with another set of pliers to remove it. At first, I only needed the lock-jar but life happens. Very easy repair.

Take item apart and replace parts.