Whirlpool 882688 Trash Compactor Roller Assembly OEM Part

Bot both sets of roller bearings, lower ones on the appliance and the set on the trash can that rolls out. I just followed the instructions that were in the roller bearing package and only needed the tools that are recommended. Was a little tricky with the nuts, really need a person with "small" fingers to reassemble the nuts back on the lower set of bearing that are on the appliance. All in All, went well and works. Found that the new bearings are v. tight on the machine, being new, so, use lots of silicone spray after vacuuming and cleaning the rails. Took about 30 mins.

Rood Cause #1: One of the front roller bearings was worn out and did not spin freely. Solution #1: I replaced the two front roller bearing assemblies (both included 2-pack). Rood Cause #2: The bottom surface of the compactor slide-out assembly had become deformed (convex) most likely due to the repeated force of compaction over the years. This bottom surface rubbed against the lower frame as evidenced by removal of paint (bare metal was exposed). Friction prevented the compactor drawer from opening freely. Solution #2: I flipped the compactor slide-out assembly upside down on the tile surface of my fire pit (any flat surface should work) and whacked it 8 or 10 times with a hammer along the inner perimeter to convert the convex surface into a flat-to-slightly-concave surface. Bottom Line: Works like new ... when I step on the lower lever the compactor opens by itself. Saved the cost of a new compactor ... wife is happy ... should have done this a few years ago.

I followed the instructions which I couldn't have done without. And now the door opens and closes with ease. Thankyou joe gardner

The two single rollers that attached to the drawer were really easy. No instructions were provided or necessary. The pair of rollers that attach to the base were much more difficult. The printed insrtuctions were for a Kitchen Aid compactor. I have an early Jenn-Air. The instructions were not quite good enough as the part construction had changed but I watch a YouTube video. That plus the instructions and having taken the whole machine apart a few weeks before enabled me to get it done properly. It was harder than the YouTube but I have a lot of tools and got it done in about an hour. Next time it would not take more that 20 minutes on the same machine. I needed a small Vice Grip and a large socket set to get the old rollers out. The rest was easy. It rolls great. I still have to adjust the tilt because it rolls a few inches by itself. That will take 10 minutes.

Removed the trash compactor from cabinet. Disassembled compactor shell to gain access to nuts holding the roller assembly. Replaced base roller assemblies. Reassembled. Replaced trash carriage roller bearing wheels. Reinstalled. AppliancePartsPros had a "how to" video that was helpful, though the model was different it gave insight which was useful.