Product review (2 stars): Lasted only two weeks, may still hesitantly recommend
Update June 6: The motor coupling broke again. There weren't any massive loads, in fact it gave out on a small load. The original plastic coupler had simply snapped; the metal insert had stripped out of the plastic on the new coupler.

If you are in need of this part I would recommend checking eBay. I didn't think to look there and searching "whirlpool motor coupling" shows a handful of parts that look to be identical but without the metal insert. Based on my experience the metal insert coupler is a poor design simply because it is made with two materials. The original coupler was entirely plastic and lasted 10+ years, the new one only two weeks.

However if you purchase this part it may last for years, or not if you are unlucky. It may only cost you time and some frustration repairing your washer again. It was a simple fix by replacing the broken piece with the remaining original coupler I had saved.



Replacing this part on a washer is fairly simple, especially with the help of a repair video I found. The hardest part I found was removing the old coupling and putting the new peices on the motor shaft. They fit very tightly. During that step the metal insert lifted slightly out of the plastic but it looks like it should hold.

Our washer is working now and for a very reasonable price of about $7 at the time of review. I expect this part to last at least a few years, but if the metal inserts strips itself out of the plastic like a few others have stated, I'll try to remember and update this review.