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My Whirlpool (or Kenmore) made washer agitator top isn't working right.

Investigate this area if your agitator top isn't working as it should:

Directional Cogs

Given their shape, directional cogs are commonly referred to as dog ears. They are made of a hard plastic and are used with Whirlpool-made (or Kenmore brand) direct drive washing machines. If the agitator top does not spin around when you turn it by hand, but only wobbles, then the directional cogs are likely worn and in need of replacing. Below are detailed step-by-step instructions to help you locate and replace your worn agitator cogs:

How to locate and replace directional cogs in your washer.

Find directional cogs for your clothes washer.

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Top agitater dosen't work
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:22:52 GMT
Post By: Bill R
I would like to replace to dogs in the top of the agitater but but when I try and order the model no. isn't recognized. Model # X043101 serial no. CC2104217. Once I get the parts how do I take the...

Squealing during spin cycle
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:14:59 GMT
Post By: DianaF
Washer agitates fine but when the spin cycle starts, the drum spins at an extreme rate and squeals (a high pitch squeal). Doesn't stop until drum stops. Any help with this would be greatly...

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Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:16:11 GMT
Post By: Chemist0599
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Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:44:47 GMT
Post By: tryn to save a buck
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Post By: emtfiremandavid
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