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11746258-1-M-Whirlpool-WP8540101-Washer Drive Belt
Part Location Diagram of WP8540101 Whirlpool Washer Drive Belt
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Replacing your Whirlpool Washer Washer Drive Belt
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Part Location Diagram of WP8540101 Whirlpool Washer Drive Belt Replacing your Whirlpool Washer Washer Drive Belt
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Washer Drive Belt WP8540101

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PartSelect Number PS11746258
Manufacturer Part Number WP8540101
Manufactured by Whirlpool for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Inglis, Amana

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Product Description

Washer Drive Belt Specifications

This part is the replacement drive belt for your washer. It is made of black rubber and is approximately ½ an inch wide and 48 inches long. It has 6 grooves and is sold individually. The drive belt is found between the motor pulley and the drive pulley, and it connects the motor to the drive system. When the belt is running, it allows the basket or tub to spin. If the belt is stretched, worn, or broken, the tub will not turn. A warped belt can also cause the washer to be noisy while operating. This part is an authentic OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
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Part Videos

Replacing your Whirlpool Washer Washer Drive Belt

Replacing your Whirlpool Washer Washer Drive Belt
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
  • Will not agitate
  • Spins slowly
  • Burning smell
  • Spinning Issues
This part works with the following products:
  • Washer
Part# WP8540101 replaces these:
AP6013037, 8540101, 8540348
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Shane A - April 15, 2020
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Matching part
Was correct part for machine
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Juan L - May 26, 2020
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Quality part!!!
Fast shipping and boxed just right. Had my washer running in no time. Repeat customer!!!
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Deborah P - October 29, 2018
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Drum belt
Parts Select has been great to deal with! The repair videos are always a great help! My washer was up and running in no time!
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Helen L L - June 3, 2019
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Easy repair
The part was the correct one, in great shape and was easy to install!
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Teresa H - June 12, 2019
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Easy fix
Received before expected. Second time ordering. Would order again.
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Jackie B - June 1, 2019
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Easy repair Part was great - worked great
The part was a perfect fit! Fast delivery Got my Whirlpool Front load up and running in no time and it spins like a new washer!
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Frank K - September 14, 2018
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Belt and shocks!
I replaced the shocks and the drive belt, and now everything works like new. Your videos made it an easy repair.
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Brenda W - June 24, 2021
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Easy repair
My washer was repaired in just a few minutes.
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Chris R - August 7, 2018
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Perfect fir
Perfect fit. Easy fix
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Warren N - March 19, 2020
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Drive Belt for front load washer
Perfect part and it fit as it should. Delivery was 3 days so the laundry was not piling up for too long. The belt as described in the information stated what machines it would fit and that really helped to narrow down the part.
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It didn't seem like the drum was spinning fast enough when washing a full load to wring all the water out of the clothes
I basically just followed the directions in the Parts Select video. The only thing that was a little difficult was getting the new belt to feed onto the drum pulley, but after a couple of tries I was able to get it on. I'm glad the video mentioned this might be a little difficult or I might have thought I was doing something wrong.
  • David from Agawam, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Drive belt replacement
I never did the repair because Partselect.com shipped the wrong part. Then they charged me a 2nd time to resend the correct part plus the fees for shipping the correct part overnight which I did not get it until 2 days later. Now I shipped both parts back & have to wait for a refund.
I will never order from them again!
  • Timothy from PAINESVILLE, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Motor bear bearings failed, making a very load screechy sound.
Turned off water unplugged washer removed screws a lot of them.
Removed lower back brace. removed belt. 1 bolt holding motor on removed. disconnected ground wires and motor plug.
wiggled motor out wiggled new one in put belt on and the many screws on the back on turned water back on, plug in and it work like a washer .
Other Parts Used:
Drive Motor Washer Drive Belt
  • Bruce from EUREKA, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Washer belt stretched from years of use and walked off pulleys
I pulled the washer away from the wall to comfortably access the back panel. I then removed about a dozen 1/4 drive screws. I had to remove all the screws in the panel and the screws and cross brace directly behind the drum in order to install the new belt. Note: it will seem like the belt is too small when in reality it is perfect. There is no type of adjustments or tensioners that I found so you need to place the belt on the motor pulley correctly and then walk the belt on the drum pulley. Make sure the belt is lined up with the marks on the drum pulley that the original belt had left. You may need to attempt to walk the belt on 2 or 3 times before it finally goes on. If you have any mechanical knowledge you will find this to be a gravy job.
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  • Michael from PHOENIXVILLE, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Bad drum belt
Our whirlpool washer drum wasn't turning and there was a thunking noise from the machine when the drum should have been rotating.

I opened the top and back of the washer using a ratchet wrench. There were 4 screws holding on the top (at the top rear of the machine) and about 12 or more holding on the back panel. Removing these I could see the belt had become frayed, had come off of the drum, and was bunched around the motor drive wheel. The old belt was still usable, but clearly not going to last much longer so I purchased a new belt. The new belt was tighter than the old belt (which is good) and so took a fair amount of effort to get back onto the drum. I had to hold in place while turning the drum, something hard to do because of the braces on the back of the washer get in your way. But, I eventually got the belt propery seated. I then replaced the back and top panels. All appears to be working as it should.
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  • Keith from Austin, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS11746258
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8540101
Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
11046462500
Washer
Kenmore
11046462501
Washer
Kenmore
11046472500
Washer
Kenmore
11046472501
Washer
Kenmore
11047511700
Washer
Kenmore
11047511701
Washer
Kenmore
11047511702
Washer
Kenmore
11047512600
Washer
Kenmore
11047512601
Washer
Kenmore
11047512602
Washer
Kenmore
11047512603
Washer
Kenmore
11047512604
Washer
Kenmore
11047512605
Washer
Kenmore
11047531700
Washer
Kenmore
11047531701
Washer
Kenmore
11047531702
Washer
Kenmore
11047532600
Washer
Kenmore
11047532601
Washer
Kenmore
11047532602
Washer
Kenmore
11047532603
Washer
Kenmore
11047532604
Washer
Kenmore
11047532605
Washer
Kenmore
11047542600
Washer
Kenmore
11047542601
Washer
Kenmore
11047542602
Washer
Kenmore
11047542603
Washer
Kenmore
11047542604
Washer
Kenmore
11047542605
Washer
Kenmore
11047561600
Washer
Kenmore
11047561601
Washer
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Washer Drive Belt
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