[Jeff / APP Team]

Hello everyone! We thought this would be some helpful information for anyone trying to install the blender coupling. Here is the difference in the two coupling installs. You will need to open the attached file for the style of coupling you are replacing. Hope this helps.

If you are installing the W10279256 or AP4500686, you will need to follow these instructions.

Part number: AP4500686

[Jeff / APP Team]

If you are installing 9704230 or AP2930430, you will need to follow these instructions. We hope this will help you with the installation of these two parts. Thank you for your business with AppliancePartsPros.com! Good Luck!!

Part number: AP2930430

[Admin / APP Team]

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we now have a short video clip showing exactly how to remove and replace the KitchenAid blender coupling:

Part number: AP2930430

[pikabb]

Originally Posted by carrieswan24

We finally figured out how to change the coupling on the Model ksb580cr0 model!

1. Remove the bottom of the blender by taking off the feet cushions and loosening the screws.
2. There is a long cylindrical piece of metal that runs all the way through the motor and sticks out a little in the middle of the fan. While using vise grips to hold the current coupling in place, use a flat headed screw driver to turn the metal piece to the right (if you're looking at the bottom of the blender).
3. This should release the coupling. Then unscrew the coupling to remove it.
4. Screw the new coupling in and put the bottom the blender back on.

Hope that helps!

Hi,

I tried this method and the metal bar with the flathead opening on the bottom will NOT budge. I also tried the method in the video by giving the coupler a wack in a clockwise direction.. I can get it it to spin, but it doesn't unscrew. Does anyone have any other ideas/methods for the KBS560 series blenders? I spent nearly two hours trying to get the coupler off and am tempted to throw in the towel and buy a new blender.

Thanks in advance!