2048 - Instructions

rolled washer up on its back used pliers to slide 2 hose clamps back on the hoses. pulled both hoses off pump. There are 2 metal type latches holding pump in place. Remove those by prying off with a screwdriver then you can remove the pump by lifting it off the motor shaft. Then install new pump on shaft making sure to align the square sh ... Read more oulders on pump shaft with water pump slots. Then just reverse the removal process hook water up and test to make sure no leaks. My pump had been dropped sometime between the factory and my getting it so I had to glue it back together where it had separated. Easier to fix than to send it back for replacement.

Replaced with new pump

Removed cabinet, removed pump, installed pump (very easy), replaced cabinet (somewhat difficult until I figured out that I was installing a clip backward).

The repair was easy. Disconnected the water and drain lines. Tipped the washer on its back and used pliers to remove the clamps holding the drain lines. The pump was replaced and reattached to the drain lines.

First I removed the back of the machine after unplugging it and disconnecting from the water supply.

Then removed the shell.

Put water in the machine directly into the bin with a hose. Then watched for leaks. I immediately noticed the pump housing was leaking. So I removed the pump got the part number and ordered ... Read more it online on this site.

The pump came in 3 days and I installed it. The hard part was putting the frame back on since it was slighly bent from another repair.

Other than real simple and I had my machine fixed for $37.

I pulled washing machine away from the wall . Unplugged unit. Turned off water and disconnected hot and cold water line. Laid washing machine on its side. Disconnected inlet and outlet lines from pump using a pair of pliers to squeeze hose clamps to enable removal of hoses. FLASHLIGHT is needed to view area. Pop off spring clips with a s ... Read more mall screw driver. It's a little difficult getting hand back to remove back spring clip. Water pump has fitted stand offs that let the pump be installed and removed very easily and also enables proper installation orientation. Make sure you have a pair of gloves on to avoid sheet metal cuts during removal and installation.

It was really easy.I tilted washer and removed the clamps holding on the drain hoses and clips holding the water pump and reinstalled the new one.

I did my troubleshooting on line. I took the water pump off, flushed it out, and used a coat hanger to ensure the hoses were not obstructed. Put the water pump back on and reassembled the washer - still would not drain. Checked the lid switch by listening to hear it click, which it did. So, I assumed it was the water pump, so ordered ... Read more one. Two days later my son-in-law said he experienced the same problem, but it was the lid switch. I decided to check the switch again, this time using my hand to see if it was securely fastened. As soon as I grabed the switch, it sprung apart. I removed it and followed the instructions on how to hot wire the connection for a by pass, and the washer drained. Needless to say I ordered a lid switch assembly. Now I have a new water pump as a backup :) Lesson learned. Opinion: the lid switch assembly is very cheaply made.

As a 50+ currently umemployed woman would always pass repairs off to her husband, this was a great repair to grow my confidence. I did refer to the web site that offered insights which helped greatly. Once I got the cover off and the hoses detached I was stuck with getting the actual pump off the motor. I read on line that if it's olde ... Read more r you'll have to use some muscle (guess I should be working out more!) to pull it off. It was incredibly stuck and my word of advice to others is make such that the motor rod, that the pump "slips" onto is CLEAN and smooth. I thought I had it clean enough only to get the new pump stuck while only half way on!!!! Spend the time to get all the rust off and the new piece will slip on with a some pushing and prodding!

unclipped old pump, removed hoses then reverse to replace pump

As noted by other users, I tipped the washer on its back to access the water pump underneath. First I had to drain several gallons of water out...I removed the end of the drainage hose from my main basement drain and placed it into a large bin on the floor and it drained itself. Then I removed the two spring clips from the old pump and to ... Read more ok off the two hoses. The pump pulled free easily from the drive shaft. I put the new one on, reseated and reclipped the hoses to the pump, and put the washer upright and it worked immediately. Easy repair...saved hundreds on buying new washer.

It was really simple. All I had to do was take the outside body off of the washer & undo the clamps & take the old water pump off & put the new one on & put the clamps back on & put the body back on. It was easy & a whole lot cheaper than buying a new washer. Thanks for being there.

Got the part in two days! After watching the installation video, i figured i could take the pump off without removing the complete washer panel. Tipped washer on to back and there was the old pump staring at me. Disconnected the two hose clamps with pliers (easy). Hardest part was removing old pump due to crud and rust. Removed pump clamp ... Read more s and forced it off with end of screwdriver alternating both sides. This is why the video shows panel removal. Would have been much easier i think! I used fine sandpaper to get the shaft cleaned up and put a few drops of liquid hand soap into opening of new pump. Lined up the pumped with shaft and it slid right on. Reattached hoses and pump clamps and done!! NO more leak!! Really easy repair - about 15 minutes total.

tilted washer back, changed from underneath

I received the water pump. (really quick by the way)
I propped the front of the washer up, removed the old pump and installed the new pump. Ran and test. Piece of cake. I wish I had a better story. Sorry.

It only took using common sense.