Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 158163 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 158163 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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158163 Sewing Machines
Ball 2371
#3

Cam driver axle assembly diagram

Ball

Part #2371

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Kenmore Stopper 3281
#42

Unit parts diagram

Kenmore stopper

Part #3281

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Washer 27693
#38

Cam driver axle assembly diagram

Washer

Part #27693

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Guard Cord 1733
#36

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Guard cord

Part #1733

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Guard 24660
#25

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Guard

Part #24660

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Washer 8500
#30

Motor assembly diagram

Washer

Part #8500

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Lamp Plate 27525
#3

Motor assembly diagram

Lamp plate

Part #27525

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Lever 3337
#44

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Lever

Part #3337

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Kenmore Sleeve 3257
#54

Unit parts diagram

Kenmore sleeve

Part #3257

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Thread Guide 27530
#28

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Thread guide

Part #27530

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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Main causes: faulty foot pedal, locked drive gears, wiring failure, bad drive motor…

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, improper thread routing, incorrect thread tension…

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, wrong thread tension, bad needle timing, damaged needle, using the wrong type of needle…

Main causes: problems with the feed dogs, setting stitch length to 0…

Main causes: disengaged clutch, broken drive belt, internal drive gear failure…

Main causes: lack of lubrication, lint buildup, worn drive belt, faulty drive motor…

Main causes: thread bunched up in the shuttle race, bad needle timing, internal drive gear failures…

Main causes: power supply failure, bad power cord, faulty On/Off switch…

Most common repair guides to help fix your sewing machines

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your sewing machine.

How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

If the sewing machine is completely dead, replace the On/Off switch using these 6 steps.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

You can replace a broken sewing machine drive belt in about 15 minutes. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

If the drive motor on your sewing machine runs roughly or doesn't run at all, you can replace it in about 30 minutes usi…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your sewing machines

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