12 years later and this video helped me fix my washing machine that had stopped spinning

It's 2024 and thank you for this video! I love my old school Kenmore washer and used this video to help me do a complete transmission and clutch replacement. It got a new timer about a year ago so I figured I was committed. I'll be back to drop another comment in 20 years!

Thank you for the video. I could just kiss you. My husband and I purchased the part and installed it this morning. I did one load and the problem appears fixed. It is such a relief. The old clutch didn't appear to be broken but was covered in black debris. Again, thank you so much. You saved me $100s of dollars.

I love this guy.... he so calmly fixes everything. Has saved me so much money!

I REPLACED THE COUPLER and Cleaned up the Clutch and now it works perfect as new. Your video is very descriptive and helpful. Many Thanks.

Still saving husband's weekends 9 years later. Well done! Made job this simple and fast to complete.

Steve, Thank you very much for your excellent video. I really appreciate you all taking the time to share your expertise. I think we owe it to the people who made these machines to keep them going as long as possible. Your perfectly presented step by step instructions made me look "awesome" to my wife. Thank you very much! Best wishes to you all. Time Browser

Bravo! The only video that shows the alignment of the 1/2" metal stop clip before inserting the agitator.

Steve is the God of Appliance Repair All Hail Steve

Just used this video to repair our washing machine. Great video! Definitely a Life Saver. Especially considering a repair service wanted to charge me about $580 for the repairs!!! 😠😠. Clutch cost me $50 and some of my spare time. Thanks again! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Great video! I just did this repair and it was a cakewalk. I just disconnected the pump and left the motor attached to the gearbox. It slid out easily and wasn't too heavy all as one unit. Doing it this way allowed me to leave the cover and everything on, other than the agitator of course.

Great video! I changed the coupling on my Whirlpool washer without any problem. The motor was running but the agitator was not running. I followed your very detailed video and wow! the washer is running better than before. Thanks a million.

This is the best video I have found on the replacement of a clutch. Just a realization: returning the Retaining Clip is not as easy as shown on the video. Also, I broke my D clip. Besides that, we are happy with the repaired washing machine. We should repair things than throw them away Thank you from the Philippines.

Appreciate the video but I would edit @ 11:19 the placement of the brake cam and/or the configuration of the cam is important for inserting the clutch, also need to mention the clutch spring needs to be moved so it won't hit the brake cam. Also, in the case of an older and more used washer a rubber mallet will be useful to hammer the clutch assembly in order for the three bolt mounting holes to line up with the mounting points on the clutch base to re-install the screws.

Never thought I'd ever repair my own washing machine, but I did, thanks to your teachings I did it! Yay! lol :o)

Thank You!!!! You are WONDERFUL!!!! The sound on my computer doesn't work but I could still follow. Can't thank you enough!!

Thanks I did this and changed the clutch by watching your videos and boom my washer is back in action!!! Thanks.

I like how you really took your time to explain and show the parts you were taking off and replacing !!

Great video - thank you for the detailed walk-through, as well as the excellent video production. This is definitely among the top 1% of the DIY videos I've reviewed for appliance repair.

Great video step by step. Fixed my problem and I've never worked on a washer before. I appreciate the help.

Thanks! Almost bought new washer (no agitator, though), but after brief research and a couple of hours of replacing and cleaning, my old washer looks and works like new.

Very good! Probably saved me having to buy a new washer. This Inglis Liberator is going on 40 years and still going strong. :)

I'm not the one with that problem but I like this response here because it's given me the idea to take my wet/dry vac and clean the assembly of any debri that might be there. A clean rag might do the job even better.

Nice tutorial. The clutch was the problem. The washer spins again. Getting the cabinet back on ended up being the most frustrating aspect! Thanks

Sir, you are a lifesaver! Thx so much for taking the time to post this in a step by step fashion for the 'unhandy' among us👌🤓

Thanks for the help! Fantastic video. I could’ve figured it out without this video but it would’ve taken 10 times longer. Thank you!

Thank you so much for posting this Steve! I replaced my clutch and now my machine drains properly!

@partselect oh the repair went smooth, i was like wow everything worked first try, and man you should see the difference on how fast the washer picks up on speed, its like a brand new washer.

The best "how-to" I've used on KZfaq. I could have done it without it, but would have taken me 4 times longer. Thanks!

Thank you so much. Due to your excellent instructions, I was able to fix my dryer.

Thank you so much for your helpful videos! I took my washer apart and put it back together no problem with these easy to follow instructions. I replaced the motor coupler but used this video as a tutorial first. Its good as new and I feel great doing it myself

THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL , REFRESH MY MEMORY ON WASHERS , THANKS I WILL RECOMMEND THIS VIDEO TO EVERYONE , THANKS STEVE ,

Thank you for helping me do this repair. The hardest part was just finding the part locally!

Great video, was very easy to follow. The clutch springs I got were light blue and dark blue and the one in the machine was between the two! Instructions said blue or black! I went with the light blue because it looked like a heavier spring for my large capacity machine. Running the machine now and all seems good except a very strange squeak while agitating.

Great instructions, though I didn't have to take the cabinet off... But this still helped me fix my washer, thanks!

this has been about the best instructional video on how to do this, thanks

skid plate is out of adjustment your transmission is shot and or clutch pads are worn,or clutch pads need to be lightly sanded with emery cloth and and cluth pad spring needs to be stretched

excelente video,muy bien explicado paso a paso,lo felicito profesor.saludos desde Caracas,Venezuela.

Thanks. My problem was the drain pump, but this video helped me disassemble and find the problem.

I liked the trouble shooting in the description, that's exactly what mine is doing. Thanks for the great video.

The hardest part was getting the cabinet back on!! Also, the little bolt at the top of the shaft rusted badly, an hour of fightingto remove.

Excellent step by step instructions. Though I'm not sure why it was necessary to remove the cabinet. I think easier just to turn the washer over.

Good video. I think the clutch is whats wrong with mine. it's a Kenmore that looks like this one. It only washes on the Gentle cycle. Won't wash on the normal one. I watched a video similar to this one where the Tech did not remove the cabinet. I see by yours that it makes the job easier. I hope you have videos on Kenmore dishwashers too I have a problem with mine. Thanks again!

I ran into a problem that I never expected. There should be a video about this! The direct drive couplers in newer machines have steel shaft bushings. The older had plastic. I had a bad clutch and got to the coupler the half attached to the Transmission had a crack in the plastic. I tried to remove it. The bushing had seized to the Transmission. I used WD40 and soaked and pulled over a period of hours. The thing would not budge and all the plastic was destroyed up. I tried to pry it lose the seal in the transmission came out. In hindsight I should have drilled the bushing. I prefer the plastic couplers.

Steve you make it look very easy and it is if we follow your instructions . Great video! Great teacher.

What a great instructor! Made for a smooth repair!

Very grateful with all I have learned with you, Sr. My question is that my washer machine doesn't have the ring that you remove in minute 10:35. I have already change the Clutch assembly, shaft Direct Drive, washer motor coupling, water bomb, and many other little tings , but it still make a lot of noise between wash and spin. And I can't find the ring between the shaft and the clutch assembly. I think that's the problem, but , since I got my washer machine used, I really don't know what happened with it.

I just finished replacing the clutch on my washing machine. Great video! It helped me do the job easily. One question I have is when I lifted the washer off its back and set it upright, there was the sound of a small metal object hitting tile. Lifting it back up I found a small gold color piece that looks very much like a common head nail, about 1.5 inches long, with a hold through the pointed tip that looks like something a cotter pin or retaining clip of some sort would go through to keep it in place. I set the washer on its back and looked all through it, but nothing seemed out of place. Any idea what this "nail" is for? Thanks again for a really great video!!

Thanks for the great video! My problem is, if left unattended my washer drains but fails to spin. However, if I hear it draining the water and then raise and relower the lid, I hear the drive engage and the spin cycle will actually start. To me, it sounds like some sort of clutch issue. For $20, it can't hurt to replace it on my 15 yr old washer. Thanks again!

steve great tutorial! is it possible to mention the symptoms of the problem to your tutorials?

Thanks for the video . It was very helpful. $25 DOLLARS VS $2000 for new washer and dryer

Steve, you're awesome. Thanks so much. A little hard water wear cleaned a new clutch part, agitator kit and coupling and I am back up in little time and lots less spent. :) cheers ! Happy

Excellent video. I just want to know if the cabinet itself can be disassembled without damaging it. I have a lot of rust between the top of the cabinet and the sides and front. I don't know why.

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Great presentation and clear, easy to follow instructions. I'm learning so much from you.

Why did he take the housing off? That was totally unnecessary and a waste of time. Just pull the agitator, put it on its back and take out the motor and transmission as one unit. You only need to detach the motor (which is easier after its out) if you are replacing the motor coupling.

I wish you could have shown in greater detail the alignment of the springs prior to re-installing the gearbox....

Perfect video. Just followed along with you and it came out great. Thanks!

Guy knows his stuff.

Its a Simpson eziset750, the tub turns clockwise so much then locks, and if I turn it anti clockwise it starts clicking.... while its washing, it agitates only in clockwise direction. If I hold the agitator and spin the tub it moves so far in each direction before locking(and no clicking). thanks for the quick response. Karl

Hi. Thanks for the video. After repairing my washer I found a part that fell out of the washer. I could not find out where it went until watching this video. At 6:41 you can see this part, a clear long cup that clips on to the frame. It is to the left of the transmission, right next to the empty hole along the edge. I am trying to figure out what this part it for.

I posted on another great video of yours about the agitator not spinning with the drum during spin cycle. I thought maybe belt, only to find its a direct drive motor. I guess that helps narrow it down lol.. I took the washer agitator off completely to observe it during spin cycle and noticed that grooved shaft does not spin, tho the metal disc and plastic base does spin. Watching this video, it seems the next logical step would be to try this, do you think so? Thanks so much

ok, I was wrong. It is agitating both ways - unless it is now that I physically moved the around the tub and agitator.... but still clicks on the anti clockwise while washing...I'll upload a vid and post you the link. Cheers Karl

I have a large clunking sound the moment the washer starts, is this the clutch? When the washer comes to a halt it was also making a thunking sound. The sound only happens for 1/2 a second or so. The machine works fine otherwise.

Thank you so much my man. I saved my grandmaw from needing to buy a new washer after I troubleshooted it. Your guide A+.

At 18:42 - Should you lubricate the spline shaft with waterproof grease before you reinstall the agitator? When I took mine off for this procedure.. it had some type of original greasy residue.

thanks for the video. Easy and professional procedure

Very comprehensive video, sir, and well done. My washer tub and agitator function normally, but I'm guessing the clutch is the source of initially loud, tapering-off screeching that occurs as the spin cycle spools up. Before I pull this thing apart, what do you think?

great video but at 13:00 you can see it real good at bottom left on the stand what is the plastic tube with what looks like pins in it what is that and what the for any help very much appreciated

I used this video about a year ago to replace the clutch in my washer. The agitator worked and spun perfectly afterward. Unfortunately, my washer is once again not spinning. Is it common to replace the clutch after one year? Or is there something else that might be wrong with my washer. Thanks for the great video.

I appreciate the effort put into this instructional video. I cannot get my drive shaft out. I can pull it out about 3-4 inches but no further. I have pulled my back trying. You do not show removing the spanner nut. Is it necessary to remove that? That is the only thing that I can see that might be keep it from pulling out completely from the bottom. I ordered the spanner nut wrench tonight because it will not budge using other methods and work arounds. My machine is 20 years old, at least, and lots of crud covers everything, so its hard to really identify the parts, but have managed to get everything out/off but the last few inches of this drive shaft! Please advise if you can. Thanks.

There was no reason to take the cabinet off. It can all be done from the bottom and top

Thanks you back in business

You didn't tell about the clutch spring needing to be 180 of the brake spring when reinstalling the transmission.

My direct-drive Kenmore 500 produces a loud "bang" sound every time a spin cycle begins. I am fairly certain the noise is produced by the spring portion of the clutch "slamming" into the brake cam, to release the brakes and allow the tub to spin...Is the loud "bang" normal? Other than that, the tub spins normally and rapidly and there seems to be no damage done to the brake cam or other components of the basket drive.

Excellent tutorial ! Thanks

what would be the symptom that would lead me to believe I need a new clutch assembly? It bangs when it stops or starts a different cycle. I thought that is what I needed. thats why Iam here on this site. I just exchanged the lid switch and pump cuz it wouldnt drain. But it still bangs and not in a good way. LOL advice? Good video BTW.

Stuck on the bolt retaining the agitator. My washer has a carbon steel bolt which rusted and ruined the head. The socket would not grab. Trying to extract the bolt. May have to destroy the agitator.

I have a whirlpool cabrio WTW6340WW0 Whirlpool Washer that vibrates really bad during low speed spin cycle. I have replaced the suspension rods, leveled the washer, pulled the drum, no noise coming from drum shaft or play from shaft, checked motor bolt for tightness .it seems like its missing more suspension parts on the bottom drum. any thoughts on what else I can check.

changed my coupler,no problem,but it lost oil while tipped for a day,now it stinks up the place! no further leaking seen,but bad odor.is it oil or the coupler settling in? this seemed such an easy fix, but now theres a slight water leak at the pump too!any advice about that oil spill?

great video !! my washer goes out of balance when spin cycle starts, however the tub seems to be in balance but the motor is moving around. Any sggestions?

Mines missing the e-ring. Not sure it it flew out when I was taking it apart a few days ago and I just don't remember or what could have happened to it. Can you run without it?

HELP!! Everything works but the spin cycle. I replaced the clutch. However, the drum only spins on the spin cycle when I have the washer laying on its side . When I stand it back in the up properly, it does NOT spin anymore. Why is this?

I don't see the point of removing the control panel and cabinet, since the bottom is open anyway.

My washer Whirlpool Washer LSR6332KQ0 agitates but will not spin. I also smell a faint burning rubber smell when it tries. I can prop the lid open and spin it by hand, which after going fast enough performs a normal spin cycle. My question is: what part of the clutch broke? Do I need a whole new clutch or just the clutch band?

Need help... I did the clutch repair on a LSR7010pq1. The center shaft was corroded and would not come out. Took a lot of effort, hammering and time but I got it out. I removed the inner spin basket thinking it would help me get the shaft out. Wrong. The drive block is stuck in the basket and no amount of hammering with a 4lb mallet will set it free. Replaced clutch and reassembled without issue. The drive block was very difficult to tighten and get it to lock on the shaft. But I got it tight. Now when empty, Low spin is fine but in high spin it goes violently out of balance. I checked the suspension components and they are all in tact. The Spin basket remained attached to the shaft after several tests. Not sure what went wrong. I think it is related to the drive block or the basket. What confuses me is that it is fine on low spin. I am going to run it without the Spin basket to see what happens. Any Ideas what my problem is ?

Excellent videos. All went as shown until I tried to remove transmission. As I slide out agitator shaft there is a mechanical interference (clunk) that prevents it from being removed. This interference happens at about 2-inches. All seems free and clear, but the shaft will not slide out. Any thoughts? Model LA9500XTN1 S/N: CB0503088. Thank you!

Great video! Thanks a million! But how do we know if tge problem is the motor, coupler or the clutch assembly? I hear the motor but nothing moves including the coupler. Can help it move by hand a little as if something is stuck or motor has no torque.

Change the coupling because it was broken And I checked the clutch And it was hard to move I suppose that's good. What else could cause The rinse cycle Not to spin.? Transmission?

Our washer when it gets to the spin cycle won't spin however you can open and then close the lid and it will spin just fine. It does this everytime now. Does it sound like my clutch assembly or something else?

Hi Karl, Can you provide your model number? Is it working properly other than the clicking noise, or is it presenting other symptoms as well? Thanks a lot!

My washer has pan on the bottom . Looking for a video that addresses that . I am trying to keep things as mistake free as possible .

Fantastic Video Steve. Thank you!

Mucho thanks for these helpful tutorials 😊

Hi PartSelect my washer is Whirlpool,wash and Drain but will not spin the lid parts is ok ,direct coupler is ok,please help me.!! could be the timer?to star the spin i have to lift the lid and close then spins...... Thank you

My daughters whirlpool washer goes into spin cycle, seems to spins fast but clothes are wetter then they should be. Nothing is clogging the drain. Is it still a clutch problem?? Thanks

Would you mind addressing an issue with a Kenmore washer spinning but makes a loud knocking noise during the spin cycle. Stops when you open the lid. From everything we check out could it be the clutch? Thank you for your time.

I have the exact same issue as dcanimaltube above-- raising/lowering the lid causes the spin cycle to engage- otherwise it continues the cycle without spinning, though the water is dispensed correctly (resulting in wet clothes). Is that definitely a clutch issue?

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HI,JUST WANTING TO REPLACE MY CLUTCH ON MY WASHING MACHINE ITS A WHIRLPOOL FROM 1987 WORKS GREAT. I TOOK BACK PANEL OFF TURNED IT ON ITS SIDE TOOK PUMP OFF AND MOTOR,AND THREE TRANSMISSION BOLTS DID I MISS A STEP BEFORE OR DURING THIS PROCESS>>