Whirlpool Washer Direct Drive Clutch - 285785

Whirlpool Washer Direct Drive Clutch - 285785

Restore washer spin engagement with this genuine Whirlpool Washer Direct Drive Clutch - 285785. The clutch helps transfer drive force for spin on direct-drive washer platforms.

285785 is used when the original washer part is worn, leaking, stripped, broken, or no longer performing correctly. Match by exact model lookup and mechanical configuration.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool-built washer platforms, including Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, and related brands where listed.

Fitment / What To Verify: Verify direct-drive platform, clutch diameter, spring configuration, transmission shaft fit, and whether the basket drive is also worn.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Washer drains but will not spin properly, slow spin, wet clothes, burning smell, or basket struggles to reach spin speed.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Worn clutch lining, heat discoloration, weak spring, slipping clutch, or oil/grease contamination.

Pro Tip: Check the drive block, coupler, and brake/clutch area while the washer is apart. A slipping clutch may not be the only worn part.

Technical Specifications

Legacy part number(s)/code(s): 285331, 285380, 285422, 285540, 285761, 3350015, 3350114, 3350115, 3351342, 3351343, 387888, 388948, 388949, 3946794, 3946847, 3951311, 3951312, 62699, 63174, 63765, 64176

Please note: These legacy parts have been replaced by this item. They may not look exactly the same, but the manufacturer of these appliances has assured us that they will function properly.

If you have questions, please message us before ordering so we can address your concerns. Please review our Return Policy before purchasing.