Whirlpool WP16998 Governor Drive Stud (Speed Governor) OEM Part

Product Details

Genuine Whirlpool part. Whirlpool brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Kenmore, and others.
Whirlpool also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number WP16998 replaces AP6005649, 16998, 1406462, 4159662, PS11738701.

Description

This governor drive stud links the motor armature to the mechanical speed governor, allowing the governor to rotate and regulate motor speed. Replacing a worn or missing stud helps restore smooth, consistent speed control in your stand mixer. What it does

• Transfers rotation from the armature shaft to the governor assembly for accurate speed regulation
• Helps the mixer maintain set speed under varying load
• Replaces a damaged, sheared, or missing drive pin
• Typical symptoms include erratic speed, surging/hunting, won't hold speed, or running only very fast or very slow

What's included

• 1 governor drive stud

Install notes

• Disconnect power before servicing; allow moving parts to stop
• Access the motor/governor area per your model's service information
• Support the armature and seat the stud carefully; avoid striking or bending the shaft
• After reassembly, verify governor movement and speed control operation before returning to service