A [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/3llkcse0r9-000593/kitchenaid-kp26m1xpb5-stand-mixer-parts|parts diagram] showing the beater shaft (click on case , Gearing and Planetary parts diagram) and also the ifixit [guide|63574] guide that shows how to get access to the top of the beater shaft
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A [link|https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/3llkcse0r9-000593/kitchenaid-kp26m1xpb5-stand-mixer-parts|parts diagram] showing the beater shaft (click on Case, Gearing and Planetary parts diagram - see item #28) and also the ifixit [guide|63574] guide that shows how to get access to the top of the beater shaft
Hi @jeanine5636
Here's some information that may help.
A [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/3llkcse0r9-000593/kitchenaid-kp26m1xpb5-stand-mixer-parts|parts diagram] showing the beater shaft (click on case , Gearing and Planetary parts diagram) and also the ifixit [guide|63574] guide that shows how to get access to the top of the beater shaft
Hopefully by using both you can fix it.