Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Pump Tub Gasket
Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Leaking | Not draining
This part works with the following products:
Dishwasher.
Part# 717000 replaces these:
AP2908993, 3396, 302371, 661633, 717000, 8057506
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Water leak from center of motor unit
Removed dishwasher, take to garage, removed lower rack to gain access to top of motor unit. Used star socket wrench to remove upper screws holding top of unit in. Disconnect wires, drain tube and counter weight. pulled motor unit out from inside dishwasher and placed on bench. Proceeded to disassemble motor. Some things were obvious, othe
... Read morers not so. replaced old worn out parts with new, used a little lube (Vaseline) in places to assist in getting seals back in place. Instructions were of little help need to pay close attention when tearing unit apart. Reassembled with new seals, installed motor and re-installed dishwasher...NO LEAKS!! Wife and I happy.
Disconnect unit and remove from under counter. remove lower spray arm, tip over dishwasher on it's back, diconnect wires from motor , unscrew drain fitting rotate motor mounts to and lift pump and motor assembly up and out from inside the dishwasher. thoughly clean all parts during pump disassembly( under running water and a toothbrush
... Read moreworks well) . Looking at a parts diagram,and using your memory from disassembly replace the new seals and put it all back together, with patience you can do anything and use common sense.
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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Janet
November 5, 2018
What is the diameter of this gasket ps384950 and will it fit my dishwasher?
For model number 8531241
Hello Janet, Thank you for the question. The gasket is approximately 7" in diameter. The 8531241 is not coming up a model number sorry. Please see the link below on where to locate the model number we need to verify the parts. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
https://www.partselect.com/Model-Number-Locator+4+repair.htm
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Pat
February 18, 2020
Water not pumping out
For model number KUDM24SEBL1
Hello Pat,
Thank you for your question. Our sources suggest replacing the drain and wash impeller kit under part PS382822 for your model to fix the draining issues for your dishwasher. We hope this helps.