W10546502 - Dishwasher Rack Adjuster Repair and Permanent Fix (#68)

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This is the 68^th re-upload of the design as the former versions were delisted due to abusive individuals exploiting Thingiverse's 'Report' feature. __Apologies as I am not reposting to keep it in the current/newest list.__ <font color='red'>To those who wish to add this model to a collection, opt to download instead. If it gets delisted, it disappears from your collection.</font> Proper repair for Dishwasher Upper Dish Rack Adjuster part number W10546502, front supports. Replaces weak 'post' section of poorly designed dish rack adjuster. _It baffles me that the manufacturer partially-hollowed out the most critical section of the whole assembly._ You can buy the whole new rack adjuster part online for $20 to $50 but reviews indicate the replacements don't last, just like the OEM part. As the engineering is poor, I designed this fix to improve the design using a stainless steel machine screw as reinforcement. At some point, I imagine the back 'post' will break. That looks like it'll take a different approach. Examine the photos and installation instructions. You'll have a bit of DIY adjustment to the original part to make room for the new part. **Related Information** Dishwasher Jenn Air Model JDB9000 CWP3 (probably fits others as well) Part Number W10911100 (AP6036209) replaces W10546502, W10418314, PS11769781. W10546502 Whirlpool Appliance Adjuster, Dishrack https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-adjuster-w10911100-ap6036209.html **Thoughts** I bet this would work for the W10546503 as well. Unsure, but including these details here in hope the search engines will find it. Part Number WPW10546503 (AP6022813) replaces W10546503, W10306646, PS11756150, WPW10546503VP. **Print Settings** PETG, .20mm, 100% Infill, No Rafts. **Post Print Processing** Disassemble. Print template. Trace template onto broken adjuster. Use Dremel and/or needle files to enlarge hole to fit template. Trim screw 1/4" 20 screw to 9mm of thread. Take care when assembling as the layers are easy to split. Basically, the printed part functions as a nut for the machine screw. The part has a flange which cinches the whole adjuster against the drawer slides. **Fusion 360 Model Info** In the Fusion 360 model, you can edit the parameter _BoltDiameter_ to use a different bolt/screw size. Be sure to account for the threads.