Kenmore washer 11046462501 pump replacemet

[Btkohrummel]

Model Number: 11046462501
Brand: Sears Kenmore
Age: 6-10 years

Does anyone have instructions on how to replace the pump on this machine? The part number is 8540024

[Doc Ryan]

Here are the instructions from the service manual:

1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.
3. Remove the lower front access panel (3 hex head screws).
4. Using a shallow pan to catch the water, unscrew the filter from the drain pump, and drain the water from the pump.
5. Loosen the clamp and remove the pump to tub hose from the drain pump.
6. Loosen the clamp and remove the pump to tub drain hose from the drain pump.
REASSEMBLY NOTE: When you reconnect the hoses, align their tab(s) with the marks on the drain pump.
7. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, lift the rubber pad, and slide the pump to the left and unhook the bottom tab, then lift the pump out of the chassis floor slots.
8. Lift the wire cover on the drain pump, and disconnect the wire connector from the terminals.
9. Remove the wires from the clip, and remove the drain pump from the washer.
REASSEMBLY NOTE: When you reinstall the drain pump, make sure that you completely reseat the rubber pad in its chassis floor slot.


Part number 8540024 is an old part number. The newest version of the drain pump is part number W10730972.

Drain Pump Assembly - Part # PD00025949 (mfg # W10730972)