PULLEY LOOSENESS OR PLAY CAN CAUSE BELT SLIPPING, SQUEAKING, OR ABNORMAL OPERATION
Whirlpool Corporation / Maytag Washer Motor pulley with set screw WP6-2008160, Fixes Pulley looseness or play can cause belt slipping, squeaking, or abnormal operation
OEM top-load washer motor pulley with set screw. The pulley mounts to the motor shaft and drives the washer belt system.
Part WP6-2008160Replaces 200816, 6-2008160Whirlpool Corporation / Maytag
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Is This the Right Part?
Part NumberWP6-2008160
Replaces200816, 6-2008160
ManufacturerWhirlpool Corporation / Maytag
Appliance TypeWasher
Part TypeMotor pulley with set screw
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberWP6-2008160
Replaces200816, 6-2008160
Common Symptoms
- Pulley halves or the pulley assembly have noticeable play
- Belt slipping associated with a loose or worn pulley
- Squeaking or abnormal noise from the motor-and-belt area
Check Before Replacing
- With power disconnected, inspect the pulley for looseness, cracks, excessive wear, or movement on the motor shaft.
- Inspect the drive belt and pulley contact surfaces for glazing, fraying, or slipping evidence.
- The pulley should be a single-piece unit without looseness between its sections; verify the set screw is secure before condemning the pulley.
Pro Tip
This part includes the pulley and set screw as a single-piece motor-pulley assembly; verify the belt and motor-carriage components before replacement.
Part Details
Part NumberWP6-2008160
Part TypeMotor pulley with set screw
ManufacturerWhirlpool Corporation / Maytag
Appliance TypeWasher
Primary FunctionTransfers motor rotation through the drive belt to operate the washer drive system.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or replacing the pulley.
- Confirm the pulley position, shaft fit, and set-screw engagement against the original installation before operating the washer.
- Inspect the drive belt and related pulleys while the belt system is accessible.
Verified Compatible Models
A15CA, A15CM, A15CT, A16CA, A16CM, A16CT, A17CA, A17CM, A17CT, A18CA, A18CM, A104, A106, A106S, A107
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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