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Model: ULTIMATE CARE II Brand: Whirlpool Age: 5 - 10 years
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bc1113  
#1 Posted : Monday, July 26, 2010 8:29:13 AM(UTC)
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the top of the agitator is loose. is this normal & if not how do i remove it?
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, July 27, 2010 6:45:38 AM(UTC)
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the top of the agitator is loose. is this normal & if not how do i remove it?


It doesn't sound normal. Most Whirlpool agitators have what is know as a "clothes mover" on top. It usually has a lid that pops off and a 7/16 bolt that holds the agitator down inside, plus four agitator dogs and a thrust washer. If you can supply your model number, I can probably give you more exact instructions.
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:11:05 AM(UTC)
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I figured it out. The agitator clutch dogs are worn out. Thank you for your input.
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, July 27, 2010 5:34:07 PM(UTC)
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I figured it out. The agitator clutch dogs are worn out. Thank you for your input.


Good for you. If it has a thrust washer you should replace it too. That's what I do when I rebuild them.
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#5 Posted : Wednesday, March 12, 2014 6:34:02 AM(UTC)
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We have a Whirlpool Style Master top loader about 13 years old, with the same problem of top of agitator not moving. Service man has quoted $100 to come out, deductible from estimated repair bill of $250.00 for agitation problem, "if it's easy". Is this reasonable? From this thread, it appears user doable, but we're two ladies of a certain age, and while handy, definitely not appliance repair savvy...
thanks. Model # is 421-7141 Rev.A super capacity One Speed LSR6132EQ that's all the info I could come up with, Cat
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#6 Posted : Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:13:18 AM(UTC)
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Probably needs new agitator dogs. See video on parts page.

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