KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH Worm Gear Replacement

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Introduction

If your mixer won't spin or is noisy, follow our guide on how to replace the worm gear.

What you need

Step 1 Motor Housing Cover

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH Worm Gear Replacement, Motor Housing Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH Worm Gear Replacement, Motor Housing Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

Using a spudger, gently pry off the aluminum drip ring.

Step 2

Using a 4 mm pin punch and hammer, hammer the pin until it is dislodged from the planetary gear cover.

Step 3

Using a spudger, pry the planetary gear cover from the mixer shaft.

Step 4

Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the five 28 mm front motor housing screws.
Using the same flathead screwdriver, remove the two 28 mm locking screws.
One of the locking screws contains a safety locking mechanism. Do not interchange these screws with the front motor housing screws.

Step 5

Turn your device around. Using the same flathead screwdriver, remove the two 28 mm rear locking screws.
One of the rear motor housing screws contains a safety locking mechanism. Do not interchange these screws with the front motor housing screws.