DanG wrote:
You will be spending almost half the value of a new unit. Baskets
are often well frozen onto a splined shaft and can be impossible
to remove. I think I would assure myself that I could get the
original basket to move before making the decision. You can
perform this experiment without taking the case apart.

Worth a shot. A new Kenmore with comparable features is $479 on
clearance from $599.