Kenmore 80 Series Upper Agitator Not Spinning

Kenmore Series 80 (Whirlpool).

Prior to working on unit, make sure to unplug from power source.

Open lid to washer machine to expose interior of tub and agitator.

Spin agitator by hand until small notch facing front.

Insert medium flat head screw driver into the small notch and pry cover up and off.

Looking Straight down the cam, a 7/16" head bolt can be seen.

Insert 7/16" socket with an extension to access the head of the bolt.

Using free hand, hold bottom of agitator when removing bolt.

Remove agitator from washer tub by pulling straight up.

Lower and upper agitator may come up together, or upper agitator may only come up.

If both upper and lower agitator were removed together, gently separate them.

Put lower agitator aside, you will be only working with the upper agitator.

Gently remove auger cam from the top agitator.

When removed, place cam upside down on a flat work surface.

Remove the retaining ring by sliding it straight up and off the cam shaft.

Be cognizant, during reassembly, the retaining ring fits back into the grooves on the shaft.

With the retaining ring removed, you can now access the ratcheting dogs.

Remove the 4 ratcheting dogs from their place.

Pat # 80040: 4pk Ratcheting Dogs

Insert each new ratcheting dog into the 4 available slots

Ensure that each ratcheting dog has free motion and is not hanging on anything.

Project is now ready for reassembly!