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Model # 158342 Official Kenmore sewing machine head

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 158342 sewing machine head, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Regulator 442
#19

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Regulator

Part #442

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Set Nut 4842
#4

Tension controls diagram

Set nut

Part #4842

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Set Screw 8279
#35

Tension controls diagram

Set screw

Part #8279

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bracket 475
#38

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Bracket

Part #475

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Pointer 430
#46

Tension controls diagram

Pointer

Part #430

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Spring 439
#32

Tension controls diagram

Spring

Part #439

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bevel Gear 8902
#72

Presser bar and shuttle assembly diagram

Bevel gear

Part #8902

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Plate 470
#10

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Plate

Part #470

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Ball 2371
#3

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Ball

Part #2371

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bracket 472
#36

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Bracket

Part #472

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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