[jbarker]

I have the subject blender, the rubber coupling drive is breaking and needs replacing. Does anyone know if it just pops off with some lever action or there is another mechanism for removing/reinstalling it? Model is KSB5.
thanks

[mcmomma]

Tadaa, just found this myself, Whirlpool Corporation's instruction sheet for replacing that failed coupling.

[URL]http://www.marbeck.com/9704230_Installation.pdf[/URL]

We have the same problem. looking at the forums, so do thousands.

KitchenAid for the way it's made?

Seems it fails pretty regularly, too.


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[jbarker]

Love the machine when it works, but this is the second that's gone bad. First I sent back while it was under warranty. Thanks a bunch for your help.

[mrsanky]

You can go to this website: [url=http://www.**********************.com/kacoupling.html]KitchenAid Blender Drive Coupling[/url]
This will explain how to remove the coupling. I have had my blender for about 7 years and it just went bad! At least it's a cheap replacement! Hope this helps ya!

[richpikl]

I found the easiest way to remove the coupler on the KitchenAid forum:

Unplug the blender
Look at the bottom of the blender
See the openings
Turn the coupler and see what spins
Put a small screwdriver in the openings until the coupler refuses to turn
take a channellock pliars and turn the coupler clockwise
Because it is reverse threaded, this will remove the coupler
keep the screwdriver inserted
Install the new coupler by turning counterclockwise until hand tight
The blender motion keeps the coupler tight on the shaft

[Liguori]

[QUOTE=jbarker;13806]I have the subject blender, the rubber coupling drive is breaking and needs replacing. Does anyone know if it just pops off with some lever action or there is another mechanism for removing/reinstalling it? Model is KSB5.
thanks[/QUOTE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Times New Roman][B]Instruction Sheet for [/B][B]KitchenAid Blender Coupling Drive[/B][B] Installation[/B][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]1)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Unplug Blender[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]2)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]With blender facing you, insert flat blade screwdriver (3/8 to 7/16 inch) between the black coupling drive and the blender housing.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]3)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Raise up on the screwdriver to turn the coupling drive clockwise (it is a left hand thread so the coupler keeps tight during use). Keep making ¼ turns until the coupling drive comes off. Do not worry about bending the old coupling drive. You are going to throw it away.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]4)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]There is a flat spot on the blender shaft and construction of a flat tool is possible, but not necessary.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]5)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Check the threads on the blender shaft and clean the old metal shavings from the threads. Hand tighten the new coupling drive. It will be kept tight during normal use due to the left hand thread design and the clockwise spinning of the blades.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[Liguori]

[QUOTE=jbarker;13806]I have the subject blender, the rubber coupling drive is breaking and needs replacing. Does anyone know if it just pops off with some lever action or there is another mechanism for removing/reinstalling it? Model is KSB5.
thanks[/QUOTE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Times New Roman][B]Instruction Sheet for [/B][B]KitchenAid Blender Coupling Drive[/B][B] Installation[/B][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]1)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Unplug Blender[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]2)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]With blender facing you, insert flat blade screwdriver (3/8 to 7/16 inch) between the black coupling drive and the blender housing.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]3)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Raise up on the screwdriver to turn the coupling drive clockwise (it is a left hand thread so the coupler keeps tight during use). Keep making ¼ turns until the coupling drive comes off. Do not worry about bending the old coupling drive. You are going to throw it away.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]4)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]There is a flat spot on the blender shaft and construction of a flat tool is possible, but not necessary.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=3]5)[/SIZE] [/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Check the threads on the blender shaft and clean the old metal shavings from the threads. Hand tighten the new coupling drive. It will be kept tight during normal use due to the left hand thread design and the clockwise spinning of the blades.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
These instructions come with the part when purchased from Sears or a KitchenAid repair depot. See the blender for the KitchenAid phone nummber.