how do you remove the coupling drive on a Kitchen Aid KSB50B Blender?

The plastic coupling drive on my 5 speed Kitchen Aid Ultra power melted. I can buy a replacement part # AP2930430. is it a screw or pressed on the motor shaft?

Mike Shire, December 2006

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Mr. Fixit, July 2011

I meant to paste this.. "In the UK. Ring the spares dept No.0845 6011 287. You will be able to order a new coupling which will come supplied with a spanner and info on how to replace it. We did it this morning and it took about 10 mins."

Julie Cole, February 2011

SNIP FROM BELOW

I Googled Kitchen Aid Repair UK this morning and got this website, found this answer above, dialled the number and whole problem is sorted in less than 5 minutes for less than £13. Thanks everyone. Amazing. :-)

Julie Cole, February 2011

I found my coupling even more stubborn - it took 15 mins of holding with the silly little spanner and hitting clockwise with hammer and punch to unscrew - I would've given up but for my mate who kept telling me to keep going. Cant believe the blender still works after all the times we hit it. Fair play!

pat, October 2010

Where did you buy the part # AP2930430.Thanks

Veenita, April 2010

Sam's answer - and link to mendingshed - worked. I spent a long time using the supplied spanner, a screwdriver and WD40, all to no avail. I'd just about given up when I came upon this site. Used the hammer-and-punch trick and bingo! Done in two seconds flat!

George, February 2010

I got mine from http://www.kaparts.co.uk/. They supply a very thin spanner that made it really easy to take off the old coupler. Very quick postage too!

http://www.kaparts.co.uk/Home/tabid/36/p/Blender-Coupler-%2b-WS-Fitting-Tool-9704230_1plusWS-for-KitchenAid-Blenders/ProductID/147/Default.aspx

Keith, January 2010

Hi there, try this site, they come with fitting instructions and fitting / removing advice, very helpful people.

http://www.cattermoleelectrical.co.uk/blender-coupling-i98.html

Or you can phone them on 0870 8502294

David, May 2009

In the UK. Ring the spares dept No.0845 6011 287. You will be able to order a new coupling which will come supplied with a spanner and info on how to replace it. We did it this morning and it took about 10 mins.

Jackie, April 2009

The Mending Shed says it is screwed on counterclockwise. They recommend placing a punch against one of the teeth and hit it with a mallet in a clockwise direction to break the seal the coupling has formed with the shaft. Then unscrew it in a clockwise direction. Other sites have given more complicated and difficult directions using BBQ skewers, open end wrenches and channel lock pliers! I have just ordered a new coupling for my blender so have not tried any of the above repairs yet. Good Luck!

ahammet, March 2009

Go to this site.

http://store.mendingshed.com/kacoupling.html

Sam, January 2007

Here is a service manual that shows you how to repair the typical kitchenaid mixers out there; good luck! :-)
This requires adobe acrobat reader to use the file; if you don't have it goto www.adobe.com.
Here is the downloadable file page:http://store.mendingshed.com/kitaidparts.html

billy, December 2006