388034-1-M-Whirlpool-80040-Agitator-Directional-Cogs.jpg
388034-1-S-Whirlpool-80040-Agitator-Directional-Cogs.jpg

Agitator Directional Cogs

PartSelect Number PS388034

These agitator directional cogs are commonly referred to as dog ears. They come four to a package and are usually used with direct drive washing machines.

This part works with the following brands: Whirlpool, Admiral, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Kenmore, Admiral, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Hardwick, Magic Chef, Amana, Caloric & Glenwood.

This part fixes the following symptoms:

  • Will not agitate
  • Unusual Noise
  • Pumps but will not spin
  • Shakes and moves
  • Spins slowly
  • Compare At

    $4.15
  • You Save

    $.69
  • Your Price

    $3.46
Fast Shipping

Get this part fast. Average delivery time via regular ground: 1.8 days.

Videos

For installing this part.

Related Parts

Additional or alternate parts to consider.

Part PhotoPart DescriptionPriceAvailability

Agitator Repair Kit

Part Number 334650

The agitator kit is most commonly used if the top part of the agitator is not moving correctly but the bottom is. This kit now includes all pieces shown in photo plus the thrust spacer, inner cap seal and agitator bolt washer. May need agitator grease for repair.

$19.45
 In Stock

Thrust Spacer

Part Number 334562

This white thrust spacer is made of plastic and is also commonly referred to as a retainer ring. It is used in the agitator assembly of many direct drive washing machine models. This is the retaining ring for inside of agitator. May need agitator grease for repair.

$2.60
 In Stock

Agitator Bolt

Part Number 348478

This kit contains one screw with rubber gasket and threaded sealant. The screw head is 7/16".

$4.46
 In Stock

Installation Instructions

Provided by PartSelect customers like you.


 

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsSocket set

Customerdanny from WASHINGTON NC

Agitator would not

took off bolt holding agitator on... replaced parts..put back on

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerKelly from Norcross GA

Agitator is now just annoying

popped off the softener dispenser, pulled out seal over nut assembly, used socket wrench with extention to loosen and remove nut holding cog assembly.
slid holding ring off of the bottom (mine was black in color) pulled out old dog agitators put in new ones, reverse assembled the unit tightened it down, (be sure not to go too tight there is a rubber bushing under the nut) ran a small test load of laundry and it now works great!!!!

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerChristopher from Wichtia KS

The agitator stopped working....no spinning

I popped the liquid detergent cap off of the top of the Agitator. I then removed the seal cap to expose the Agitator dog assembly and bolt. I removed the entire Agitator dog assembly and Agitator by removing the single 7/16? bolt. I pulled the old dogs out, put the new dogs in and reassembled the Agitator Assembly.

Works like new!!

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsPliers, Socket set

CustomerAlec from Indianapolis IN

The top agitator was not spinning

I popped the dispenser cap off, pulled off the plastic cover that sits on top of the agitator directional cogs assembly, and used a socket wrench with 2 extensions on it to unscrew the nut holding the assembly in place. I misplaced my socket screwdriver and rather than try to buy a nutdriver that matched the size, I just bought a little 3/8" socket extension kit (I needed about 8" of length to be able to use a normal socket wrench). My hands are pretty big so I just had to use pliers to pull the agitator cogs assembly out. Next I just turned the assembly upside down, slipped the plastic ring off that holds the cogs in place, and put the new cogs in place of the old ones. Reassembly was just as easy. The job took about 15 minutes, and once everything was back together the agitator worked like it was brand new.

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerJohn from Bonifay FL

The agitator would not work

first i took off the softner dispenser pulled off the cap with the o-ring seal took a socket with a long extenion removed nut pulled the hole agitator out took off the top assembly replaced cogs reversed the order done 10 to 15 min.

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerMerrill from Attica NY

Top part of agitator not turning

The repair was very easy, I took the top cap off the agitator and removed the recess bolt and pulled the agitator out of the washing machine,put the agitator on the floor and put my feet on the sides of the agitator and pulled the top haft apart,replaced the agitator directional cogs put back together work great

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerDawn from Little Rock AR

Agitator would not agitate properly

I also ordered a new agitator repair kit which had almost everything. I noticed that I the kit had shorted 3 of the 4 cogs. Once the missing parts were received I removed the agitator bolt from the middle of the agitiator with a rachet and socket. Amazingly, I read the instructions and followed them accordingly. I pulled removed the agitator and removed the dogs/cogs and placed the new one in the new dogs *Making "dog gone" (pun intended) sure they were facing the correct way, by comparing them to the instructions. I carefully seated them as per the illustrations on the instructions and replaced the center bolt in. placed the cap on top and started the washer. Then I had my cup of coffee. By the way..I'm a grandmother, so if I can do it.............!

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerSteve from Troy TX

The agitator was no longer turning.

First I popped off the very top cap of the agitator. I then used a socket extension to access the mounting bolt in the interior of the agitator. Once the bolt was loose i pulled the agitator off and dropped out the middle piece. With this out i switched the 4 cogs with the old. I then held the agitator assembly upside down and placed the middle piece back in. The most difficult part was aligning the agitator back onto the bottom part. Screw it back in place and pop the top back on.

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerTimothy from Kansas City MD

Agitator was making a large amount of noise

After the wife held the phone to the washer so I could hear the horrendous noise it was making. And I screaming at her "shut it off, shut it off!' I came home and took the agitator apart, and found the directional dogs worn out. Went to the computer and easily ordered new parts, which came very quickly. I took off the agitator with a long extension and socket, put in the new dogs and reversed for installation. Told the wife get back to doing the laundry!

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsNutdriver

CustomerManuel from Tehachapi CA

The agitator would not move.

I removed the center cap from the agitator, which then exposed an inner cap with rubber seal. These were both easily removed with no tools... just a slight pull. Then the center screw was exposed. I removed that "one" screw and pulled the upper agitator assembly off. The old dog ears literally fell right out. I simply ensured that I placed the new dog ears in the same direction as the old, which is not hard to remember because the little housing piece that holds them is molded in the angle of the ears. Putting it back in took the most time because the new ears can easily fall out. In order to overcome this I had to assemble the pieces that had been removed and carefully put them back in place. At that point I had to manage to get the screw back into position and tighten it up. I put the inner cap with seal back in place and then the agitator cap... Done! It's an old machine but works great with a simple repair. The dog ears were so inexpensive that I purchased two sets. Great site!

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerKenneth from Merced CA

Upper portion of agitator would not function!

Removed top portion of agitator to expose the nut which held it to the shaft and removed the nut with a socket and ratchet. Removed the entire agitator and carefully took apart the plastic part which held the old directional agitator cogs (4 of them) and removed them and replaced with the new ones which I had ordered. I then reassembled the agitator and dropped it in place and fastened & tightened the one nut which I had removed earlier. The entire process probably took about 10 minutes and we immediately tried the washing machine and observed that the top portion of the agitator was turning exactly as it was supposed to and I am extremely pleased that I was able to make the repairs myself. This was a very pleasant process and I would highly recommend your business to my friends and relatives. Thank you very much for your efficient help.

Sincerely,

Ken Lancaster

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsSocket set

CustomerDepeturie from Madison AL

Top of agitator would not rotate

1. Lift the softener dispenser up and out
2. Lift up the plastic cap underneath
3. See bolt...use ratchet with extension to loosen and remove bolt
4. Remove whole agitator by simply lifting it up
5. Place agitator on floor and separate top from bottom agitator by simply pulling apart
6. See 4 plastic cogs that spin the agitator. Like mine they are probably completely worn/stripped.
7. Replace old 4-cog set with a new 4-cog set. They are small and inexpensive parts! I did this and our machine is working just great!

This also gave me a chance to clean the agitator thoroughly!

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:30 - 60 mins

ToolsPliers, Socket set

CustomerWILLIAM from CORAOPOLIS PA

Agitator would not turn

Removed the stud bolt in the ag[tator and removed the agitator from the machine. J then seperated the agitator in two pieces and installed the new dogs.I then installed the agitator back in the washing machine and it performed beautifully

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:30 - 60 mins

ToolsPliers, Socket set

Customerjason from Barnesville OH

Washer would not agitate

removed the agitator and melted the retaining clips to loosen the retainer cover for the cogs. went simple after that.

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Parts Used

    • Agitator Directional Cogs

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsWrench set

CustomerDavid from Austin TX

Agitator quit agitating

Took the cap off the agitator, loosened the nut with a wrench, and pulled the agitator out. The agitator pulled apart easily, revealing the piece containing the dog ears, which were clearly worn out. Simply replaced the dog ears and reinstalled the agitator. Piece of cake!

Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.

Were these instructions helpful?