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Washer Not Agitating? Transmission Assembly W11454741 – Fix Drive Failure Fast
A washer that fills and drains normally but won’t agitate — or makes grinding and clunking sounds during the wash cycle — almost always has a failed transmission assembly. In most Whirlpool and Maytag top-load washers, this is caused by a failed transmission (gearcase). When it fails, the motor runs but agitation torque is never delivered to the wash basket, leaving clothes sitting in soapy water with no cleaning action — or the washer stops mid-cycle entirely. ⚡ High-wear drive component across Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, and Inglis top-load platforms. Part W11454741 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full agitation and spin performance with a factory-correct fit.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Washer powers on and the motor runs
- ✔ Water fills and drains correctly
- ✔ Drive belt and motor coupling are confirmed intact
- ✔ ONLY problem is no agitation, weak agitation, grinding/clunking noise, or transmission oil leak
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Washer agitates weakly or not at all during the wash cycle
- Washer fills and drains but will not agitate
- Grinding, clunking, or knocking noise during agitation
- Washer stops mid-cycle during the agitation phase
- Transmission leaking oil or grease beneath the unit
- Washer spins normally but agitation is absent or erratic
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the drive system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this transmission assembly restores full wash and spin performance immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: W11454741
- Type: Washer transmission assembly (gearcase) for top-load washers — converts motor power into agitation and spin motion
- Replaces: W10006378, W10006402, W10473143, W10473144, W10771758, W10771759, W10870910, W10903969, W11035749, W11255272, W11393689 — direct OEM fit, no modification required
- Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Inglis, Crosley
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
The transmission seal should always be replaced during this service — the old seal is compromised during removal and will leak if reused. Order a transmission seal kit alongside W11454741 to complete the repair in one visit and avoid a second disassembly for a seal leak within weeks.
The transmission seal should always be replaced during this service — the old seal is compromised during removal and will leak if reused. Order a transmission seal kit alongside W11454741 to complete the repair in one visit and avoid a second disassembly for a seal leak within weeks.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: ADVANCED — 1–2 hours. Disconnect power and water supply before servicing. The transmission is located beneath the wash basket and requires removing the agitator, wash basket, and drive components to access. Drain residual oil from the old transmission before removal. Install the new W11454741, replace the transmission seal, torque all mounting bolts to specification, and verify the agitator and basket are fully seated before reassembly. Run a full test cycle to confirm smooth agitation and spin.
💡 Pro Tip
Replace the Seal Kit at the Same Time:
Transmission replacements that skip the seal almost always come back within 30–90 days with an oil leak. The seal is inexpensive and takes 5 minutes to swap while the gearcase is already out. Customers who replace both in one visit avoid the frustration of a second major disassembly — and the embarrassment of an oil puddle under a brand-new transmission.
Transmission replacements that skip the seal almost always come back within 30–90 days with an oil leak. The seal is inexpensive and takes 5 minutes to swap while the gearcase is already out. Customers who replace both in one visit avoid the frustration of a second major disassembly — and the embarrassment of an oil puddle under a brand-new transmission.
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✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
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