Replacing the Spray Tube in a KitchenAid Dishwasher

KitchenAid dishwashers have a spray tube on the rear of the spray arm, which is located under the top dish rack. The spray tube locks into the water supply line that runs up the rear of the dishwasher when the rack is pushed into the dishwasher, providing water to the upper sprayer. If the spray tube is damaged, the spray arm will not receive a proper water supply, which in turn affects the cleanliness of the dishes on the top rack. To restore the dishwasher to working order, you must remove the old spray tube and install a new one.

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Instructions

- 1
  Pull the upper dish rack out of the dishwasher so that it is fully extended.
- 2
  Remove the Phillips screw at the bottom of the upper wash arm, and then pull the arm and spray tube down.
- 3
  Unclip the spray tube support from the rear of the rack. Remove the assembly.
- 4
  Pull the spray arm off of the old spray tube, and then remove the bearing from inside of the spray arm.
- 5
  Insert the new bearing into the spray arm, and then place the arm onto the new spray tube.
- 6
  Reinstall the wash arm and new spray tube onto the bottom of the wash arm support by aligning the components and then reinstalling the Phillips screw.
- 7
  Clip the spray tube mounting bracket onto the rear of the dish rack, and then slide the rear of the spray tube into the bracket.
- 8
  Push the upper dish rack back into the dishwasher, and then close the dishwasher door.

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