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Washer Drive Belt (replaces 8540101) WP8540101

Part #WP8540101

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Part Information

Special details: Belt WP8540101 will be a tight fit. To install, place the grooved side of the belt around the washer motor pulley and then place the belt around the right side of the tub pulley. While holding the belt in place, turn the tub pulley counterclockwise while guiding the belt into place.

This drive belt (part number WP8540101) is for washers.

Drive belt WP8540101 connects the drive motor to the drive system in the washer to spin the basket.

Unplug the washer before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

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Reviews

Pretty simple to install, works like a champ
April 22, 2021

This was a direct replacement (the part number was still on the old belt). It took maybe 20 minutes to replace. The most time consuming part was removing/replacing the myriad of screws holding the back panel. The hardest part was removing the strips of the old belt that had wound around the motor shaft (make sure the shaft is clear of these). Be prepared to find that the new belt is REALLY tight. Side-by-side, my old belt reached over an inch further. I mounted the belt by putting it on the motor pulley and then winding it around the larger drum pulley, holding it tightly so it didn't slip off as I spun the drum. It must be putting a lot of tension on the bearings, but I guess they're designed for it. My washer works just fine now, saving me the cost of a new one.

Dave, Phoenix

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

perfect fit with factory part!
October 21, 2020

After purchasing the correct factory part, it fit like a glove.

Fred, Connecticut

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Replacement belt does not fit!
August 02, 2020

My washer: 110.46472501 (HE2). WP854010 is the listed replacement? It is 2" too short!

Undisclosed, North East, Maryland

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Ease of Installation
Very Difficult
Duration of Installation
More than 2 hours

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Perfect Fit and It is Awesome.
July 04, 2020

Fits perfectly with the washer that I have, awesome product.

CAW1, Chinle, AZ

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes
Changed my address for some reason
March 10, 2020

Right part but sent it to the wrong address which delayed delivery by a few days.

Finally f, Southern Vermont

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Washer drive belt installation
August 07, 2018

It was very easy to install. Unplug electrical wire from outlet Just remove water lines Remove top of washer, about 4 screws in back of washer. Remove top brack on washer, it will flip up. Remove back cover of washer, remove water drain hose. One screw will be attaching it to back cover. Now the back of washer is open, you should be able to see the washer drum a the drive pulley on drum. In the lower right corner at the bottom you should see a closed bracket, the shaft of the motor with grooves on it, and the motor. On the washer belt on the sides, you have a smooth side and a side look what appears to be a ripped side. You start by slipping the ripped side of the belt through the support bracket just above the motor, then once through, you put the belt around the motor shaft with the grooves seated on the shaft. The other end of the belt you start by placing the belt on top of the pulley with the grooves flat down on the pulley turning it counterclockwise until the belt is installed.

Richardward, N. Catasauqua, PA

1 person thought this review was helpful.

Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour
Easy to install the belt.
May 23, 2018

The washer drive belt was very easy to install and my husband did not have to unstack the washer dryer to install the belt.

Shsol, Milford, Pa

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour