🔧 Whirlpool Kenmore KitchenAid Dishwasher Door Balance Link Kit - Replaces W10158291 8194001VP 8270018 PS972325 AP3775412 Review

The strings and pulleys were quick and easy to put on, but the pulleys squeaked so loudly that I had to immediately remove them and put them back in storage. The strings broke, but I planned to swap out the pulleys just in case. It was in my grandparents' dishwasher and I couldn't wait for a new part or take it home and modify it for work. Now I'm stuck with half a set that I can't use or return.

This product is designed to replace the leash and plastic hook that attaches to the door hinge. This was the main piece I needed as I needed to replace a plastic hook that broke at the original line that attached to the door hinge. However, the roller assembly did not match the early 2000's Kitchen Aid OEM #KUDP01ILBT2. The original reel assembly had a plastic cam lock on top and a thru-bolt on the lower reel. This part has only one screw that tightens the plastic cam at the top of the…

You can easily find a video on how to replace these parts with old ones. In fact, this "upgraded" model has rollers on both friction points BUT we're still talking about plastic on plastic bearings which along with what happens when the wheel just won't spin will make that horrible noise that's likely to happen and got you there in the first place! Apply some grease to the bearing surfaces of both wheels. It doesn't hurt to get on the lines and pulleys a bit too. I used "Dry Lube" (a PTFE-based

I had problems lowering the dishwasher door. In short, there are spring and roller systems on either side of the door that usually hold them in place and give you some flexibility to partially open or close the door. The nylon cord that is part of the pulley system broke on one side. I found a video on the internet that showed me what was going on. I bought this kit and was able to quickly replace the old cable with the new one from this kit. Although I didn't have to change the pulleys, since…