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Agitator Directional Cogs Specifications
This kit is used for replacing the agitator directional cogs (Agitator Dogs, Agitator Repair Kit, Washer Agitator Dogs, Agitator Dog Ears). The agitator is what creates the thrusting motion in your washer to tumble your clothes during the washer cycle. Your agitator will rotate one way, and not the other. The agitator dogs are what prevent the agitator from rotating in both directions, while allowing it to rotate in one direction. Your agitator cogs may be malfunctioning if you can manually rotate the agitator in both directions. If broken they will need to be replaced. Cogs can be found by simply removing the softener dispenser and then removing the agitator cap. The are attached to the agitator. This replacement part features 4 agitator directional cogs. There are 4 cogs per package that are made up of high-quality plastic. This part comes in white/beige.
Part #80040
Manufactured by
Whirlpool
for Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag
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Rex D A - August 5, 2020
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Easy to do
Part was a perfect fit and works great.
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Tim B - August 4, 2020
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Great part working just fine
Part came in on fedex just when it was suppose to
Package was seal tightly
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Nina N - May 28, 2019
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Easy fix
Part came quickly, the repair was easy especially after watching the video on installation
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WILLOWBEI E - May 6, 2020
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Efficient, painless
I called to order this part. The person on the phone was very helpful and responsive. It didn't take long and the part came fairly quickly. I watched the repair video and was able to install the part in10 minutes or less.
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Edward F - April 25, 2022
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Ez install for simple fix
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Joe M - November 7, 2021
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STEVE F - June 16, 2020
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This was a very simple repair and finding the parts readily available made it easy!
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Michael S - July 22, 2021
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Easy repair. Parts worked as expected
Parts worked fine. Saw a YouTube video on how to install. Easy.
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Steve W - January 22, 2024
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Parts arrived on time ,fit great and my laundry is clean now,what more could a man say?
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Steven G - January 17, 2023
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easy repair
parts were exact fit, arrived quickly and are working as they should
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My cloths were very wet after the spin cycle, I needed a new clutch and while I was ordering parts I ordered extra parts that an old machine might need.
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David from Breckenridge, CO
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
this website offers many youtube videos to aid in your repairs. I would personally say that you should take a picture of every part you disassemble and therefore know what you have to do in reverse to complete your job correctly the first time. I kept on having to go back to every step many times because the machine was clicking and I tho
... Read moreught I may have put a part in the wrong way or not seated correctly. I did open a chat on the site platform and communicated with one of their customer service representatives. They printed out many potential problems that would cause this problem. I went through everyone of them again and finally realized that I disconnected a green ground wire on the back of my machine. I reconnected the wire and it worked, like it should. When ordering parts, it may be a good idea to call customer service to ask if multiple parts are needed, so you do not have to order more parts and pay extra for shipping. I needed 3 suspension springs but I only ordered 1. Also to replace other parts, watch the videos as you may need other specialized tools. Once I receive the other tools and parts, I will be able to finish the job. 5 Stars! Thanks for your support! I definitely recommend this Company for your DIY repairs, they make it much easier. Once again take pictures of everything before and after you disassemble every part.
Followed YouTube video. Pull fabric softener cap off. Pull the clear round disk plug up and out with two fingers spread. Loosen bolt. Reach down at base of agitator and pull it out. Clean. Replace parts. Very straight forward doing a one for one swap. All parts were stripped. Good as new now.
Three of the four agitator cogs had broken. The agitator was able to spin freely both clockwise encounter clockwise which it should not be doing. I replaced the cogs as well as a couple additional parts just to be sure but the cogs were the important one. Very easy.
The Agitator in my washing machine wasn't spinning, and was loose.
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Anton from BRONX, NY
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After researching and learning from the university of YouTube, I ordered new agitator 'dogs' from PartSelect - the rubbery dogs which look like gummy bears, were worn out in my machine and needed to be replaced. These dogs secure the inner part of the agitator. After watching several videos on YouTube, I knew precisely what to do and what
... Read more I needed. I researched and found PartSelect on-line and they were very helpful and sending me the dogs. It was a very simple fix, and my washing machine now is working like brand new. Thanks PartSelect for all your help and will reach out again for any future self-fix projects!!
So i replaced the above parts pulled gearbox put new oil in all looked good but when i tryed it filled started spinning for a few sec.then quit again?was makeing a clicking sound so i layed on the floor and the drive coupling was spinning so i took the water pump off and it started agitating and spinning. found about a 6 in.thin piece of
... Read morewire in it, dont know where it came from but installed a new pump and it works like a new one !!!
The washer did not spin fast enough during the rinse cycle to adequately dry the load of clothes
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Richard from EL SEGUNDO, CA
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Socket set
I repaired my Kenmore washing machine replacing the clutch, Motor coupling and cogs. All of the parts came quickly and with good instructions. Best of all there were links to youtube repair walkthroughs. With out these step by step instructions this project would have taken much longer. Now the washer is like new! WATCH THE YOUTUBE PAUSE
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Very simple to repair. Took of the fabric softener dispenser ( which I also replaced ). Using the socket set removed the bolt in the middle and removed the entire agitator. Replaced the cogs and reassembled. Easy job for any one.
Replaced the motor coupling 2 weeks before, when I started using again noticed the agitator wasn’t moving clothes. Started investing and found out about the “ dogs “. Tore into my machine. Sure enough! That was the problem!
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Parker
July 20, 2017
We have figured out that we need to replace the agitator dogs in our washer. We aren’t that handy but we also don’t have the funds to get a repair person to do it. Especially if its an easy job. Do you think this is something I could do myself with a little DIY experience? How hard is this project (roughly)?
Hello Parker, to make this repair you will need to remove the center bolt in the agitator, and then lift the agitator out. You will need to separate the upper part from the lower with applied force. Once these are separated, if you tip the upper part of the agitator over, the dogs will fall right out. You should have no trouble replacing the agitator dogs 80040. Best of luck with this repair.
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Conor
July 20, 2017
I was told to replace my agitator dogs and that it would help fix the agitating problem. Everything seems to be in good condition but it still isn’t agitating and also it looks like the bolt is falling out. What should I do
Hi Connor, we recommend administering some Loctite to the bolt to keep it in place. To diagnose the agitating problem, you need to pull the agitator out and see if the shaft is rotating to move the agitator. If not then it is a problem with the gearcase. If it is then the agitator is the problem. I hope this helps!
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Chris - For model number LSQ9030PQ5
November 12, 2017
The top of the agitator seems to be hardly moving. From reading the trouble shooting from other customers it seem to be the directional cogs are bad. Which i’ll be ordering and changing. I feel like the lower agitator is not moving a whole lot. The washer seems to be spinning and draining fine with no alarming noise.( i did a load of laundry and lifted the lid enough to see so i can see it work before i pulled it apart to inspect) i removed the agitator and the cogs look worn. I inspected the rest of the agitator and no signs of being cracked or stripped. Could that be the way the machine agitatates? I was wondering if there was something else i should replace? Thanks for you time.
Hi Chris,
Thank you for your question. In a situation where the washing machine is not agitating, the directional cogs fix the issue the majority of the time. There are some other parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will also need to check the direct drive motor coupling, the agitator cam kit, the inner seal cap, the thrust spacer, the lid switch, the clutch assembly and the gearcase. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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CHERYL - For model number WTW5540SQO
January 26, 2018
Is the top part of the agitator (the spiral part below the fabric softener dispenser) supposed to move during operation? We fixed our machine where it would continue operating when we opened the door and that part of the agitator is not moving. The bottom part agitates back and forth but the top spiral part does not move and the clothes don't go down into the water without us pushing them down. Also there is a noise when operating.I
Hello Cheryl, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes the upper part of the agitator is supposed to agitate as well, if it is not you may want the check the directional cogs, the thrust spacer, and the agitator cam kit to see if any of the pieces are cracked or broken. Hope this helps!
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Pat - For model number LSQ9010PW3
February 7, 2018
How do you separate the upper half of agitator from lower on my model washer lsq9010pw3
Hello Pat, thank you for your question. Here is some instructions from another customer that might help you!
First I removed the liquid fabric softener cover, then removed the seal with my fingers, then used a socket with an extension to remove the single bolt that holds the agitator to the spindle.
Next, I pulled up to remove the agitator and tipped it upside down to take out the centrifugal mechanism. Then, I simply replaced the old parts with the new ones, and put it back together, as it shows in the included diagram. It took about fifteen minutes.
I hope this helps!
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Victoria
July 20, 2017
What does this purchase come with? How many come with it and how many do I need?
Hi Victoria, this pack comes with a set of 4 and you should only need to purchase one package. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
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Vince - For model number lsq9549lw0
November 18, 2017
The agitator will not come apart. I took the screw out and lifted the whole agitator out and I cannot get them apart. I have to put in new dog ears. Any help on getting them apart?
Hello Vince,
Thanks for your question. You can separate the agitator into its two pieces. Stand on the lower half of the agitator and pull on the upper half to separate it. Dump the upper half upside down to remove the
cam set and agitator bolt. With the cam assembly out, you remove the retainer bearing to access the dog ears. Put the bearing away and dump the dogs off the cam.
To install the new ones, align the dog ears with the curve of the cam properly and press them in. Put the retainer bearing back on, put the assembly back in the agitator - drop it through the hole of the agitator. Put the two sections of the agitator back together using the locking tabs aligned with the cam.
Put the upper agitator onto the lower agitator, put your hand inside, and lock the two pieces together. With the agitator assembled again, put it back in the washer. Use the agitator bolt and guide it back into the hole with your 7/16" socket. Put the dust cap back in as well (use liquid detergent to make it easy), and then replace the dispenser.
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Carla - For model number WTW4800XQ4
August 22, 2017
Everything works but will not spin. Tap the gray box on bottom in back and it works. So what part do i need?
Hi Carla,
Thank you for your inquiry. Where the washer is not spinning, the parts you will need to check are the agitator directional cogs, the agitator cam kit, the shift actuator, the lid latch assembly, the drive belt, the inner cap seal, the drive block, the clutch assembly, the agitator and the upper agitator, the agitator cap barrier with seal and thrust spacer. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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John - For model number LSQ9549W0
February 27, 2018
My washer washes properly and the water drains out properly but sometimes does not spin either after the wash or after the rinse. Any suggestions?
Hello John, thank you for your question. If the unit is draining but not spinning, there are a few parts you will want to check first. The Lid Switch PartSelect Number: WP8054980, the Direct Drive Motor
Coupling Part Number: 285753A and the Clutch Assembly Part Number: 285785. I hope this helps!
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Chanta - For model number ETW4400WQ0
August 14, 2017
My washer will wash fine but it will not spin, it's just buzzing when time to spin, the water will pump out.
Hello Chanta, thank you for contacting us. The most common fix for this issue based on your model would be the direct drive motor coupling, part number PS1485646 Hope this helps!
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