Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 158161 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 158161 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Kenmore Main Shaft 27653
#14

Presser bar assembly diagram

Kenmore main shaft

Part #27653

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer 8470
#19

Feed regulator assembly and motor diagram

Washer

Part #8470

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bracket 2297
#45

Geared cam assembly diagram

Bracket

Part #2297

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Hook 8700
#42

Geared cam assembly diagram

Hook

Part #8700

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Reg. Shaft 8645
#61

Feed regulator assembly and motor diagram

Reg. shaft

Part #8645

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Guard Cord 1733
#51

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Guard cord

Part #1733

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Base 1422
#21

Feed regulator assembly and motor diagram

Base

Part #1422

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Set Screw 39
#15

Shuttle assembly diagram

Sewing machine set screw

Part #39

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Sewing Machine Nut 91
#57

Feed regulator assembly and motor diagram

Sewing machine nut

Part #91

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Bevel Gear 11000
#20

Shuttle assembly diagram

Bevel gear

Part #11000

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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

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

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

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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