3NWTW4800AQ0 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions

Took the softener mechanism off by pulling upward. Pried off the cap to the agitator with a screw driver then removed the center bolt with a nut driver. This did take a little effort since it had never been removed. Pulled the agitator out of the washer and cleaned all the parts of any soap residue accumulated over the years. Took the agitator and stood it on the floor placing both feet on the sides and pulled it apart. there is a ring inside that popped out along with the top part of the agitator and the small cogs fell out. Cleaned the two pieces and replaced the cogs, holding the main part upside down lowered the agitator bottom into place matching the four grooves after snapping the unit together slide the cog cover into place and gently replaced the agitator back into the washer and replaced the bolt tightly. Then snapped the softener attachment back into place. This required a good bit of pressure but snapped right into place. Done job. Saved a lot of money and a simple fix to a problem. Agitator now works just as it should, no slippage at all. Took about 30 min all together. You can go online to find installation directions for any brand washer that has a full size agitator.

Thurs. followed video directions, found the dogs to be defective and around 2 pm ordered dogs on line. To my surprise, on Friday around 11 am the dogs arrived. My husband installed them and the agitator is fine. I was so amazed at how quickly the dogs came. The machine was ready to go in less than a day. Thank you for your efficiency.

NOTE ! When looking up part and action to take be advised there are two models of agitators. One [the first you look up ] shows you how to repair the agitator . Mine was not this style . As I watched the video mine did not come a part , and when I tried to remove top part clearly it was not the same. Further review of parts I found a complete non serviceable agitator . As I watched the video this confirmed my style of part. As for the repair, once I found out I had to order a complete unit it was simple. Remove the top cup to expose cover, then use needle nose pliers to remove the cover to gain access to the bolt . The cover has an "O" ring to seal liquid from the bolt , save and clean it up and put a little lube on it to reseal same. I can't remember the size , either a 1/2 or 9/16 socket with a 12 in. extension and ratchet will work to remove the bolt. Put a small amount of lube on the shaft , install the agitator ,secure nut , install cover and cup and you are good to go. Hope this helped out and be sure to view the the proper video.

Pulled off the fabric softner holder, pulled out the cover for the agitator. Used a socket set to loosen the screw that holds in the agitator hub, pulled out the hub, removed the gasket from the cogs and replaced new cogs. Works like new!!!!

just like video except to keep cogs in place I inverted upper agitator with all parts and bolt inserted held in place with socket and extension.

I just followed the steps on the video, I was surprised how fast I got the parts within 24 Hrs . Thanks