Is it just me or do people enjoy taking apart and fixing the Direct Drive washers the most?

@eticket70 Good for you! Thats a tough project! Now you can keep that thing running as long as you want to buy the parts. Glad I could help, Thanks for the comment!!

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad it helped!

Great video. Especially about taking the top retaining nut and drive tube coupler off. Just what I needed with my shaft not coming out easy. Oh, wait, that sounds dirty.....

The clutch would usually slip if it was going bad but it should still engage somewhat... have you looked at the break arm? it should catch on the inner band of the clutch pad, next to the tension spring to release for spinning. The outer bell of the clutch drives directly off the transmission, so you may have a transmission problem : (

this is the most detailed video ive seen on this popular machine,many people have no spin and are changing the clutch but that doesnt always solve the problem,,many times the drive block or tub hub go bad,or tranny.

great vid, thanks, my washer will not spin and makes a grinding noise, your illistration gave me the tools to look for worn or broken parts, this will be my first time taking it apt thanx alot for a good vid

I think you are on the right track. There may be a sock or something stuck in the drain pump. Does it still agitate?

That is a tough one...you may need to pull out the inner tub and see if there is something stuck between the tubs. With the tub out try to spin it again and see if the drive shaft is moving. Hopefully that will give some clues. Good luck!

Sorry for the delay, I hope you where able to figure it out and get things going...Heres a few things to check... Is the clutch plate all the way down and locked onto the transmission? Could the clutch spring be hitting the brake arm? I usually install the inner tub onto the hub after the transmission is in place. Is the inner tub out? That may be making things difficult. Hope that helps some! Good luck! Thanks for the question!

I was hoping you would talk about how to replace the bearing in the transmission where it connects to the drive mines leaking oil.

One side thought... the timer will still make a noise even when nothing else is being energized. you may also have a bad lid switch. If the buzzing/ humming noise is coming from down inside the washer it would probably be the motor or something in the pump, but if the buzzing is coming from the timer, check the lid switch.. Hope that helps!

It could be the clutch.. but usually that will start with clothes that are just more wet than normal, and get progressively worse. If it sounds normal but is not spinning at all the motor coupling is the more likely cause. There may also be a fast clicking sound when it is trying to spin. Sometimes the agitation will work because it puts less strain on the coupling than the spin function does. Take a look at the motor/ coupling video and see if that gives you any ideas. Good luck!

Hard to say for sure with kenmore... What is your washer's model number? If the washer is this whirlpool type then you may also want to look at the tub hub... It definitely could be the transmission. If the clutch bell is spinning under the washer when it should be spinning then your transmission is okay. It would be a problem between the clutch and the break/ drive tube or the tub's connection to the upper dive tube with the drive hub. Hope that helps some! Good luck!

one thing I have learned is that the brake drum has to be pushed all the way up and also have the brake couple all the way to the left so that the clutch spring does not interefere. most important to get the clutch and transmission all the way in, you have to have the brake drum assembly pushed all the way up. hope that helps

Great video. I hope that I can do this! Before I order the expensive part (tranny), I just want to clarify that it is the part required. Washer agitates on low speed, but "slips" under load (a towel or 2 prs jeans is too much) and will only agitate clockwise, resulting in clothes wrapped around the agitator. Low load is ok. Regular agitate speed always grinds & won't catch on the CCW motion. On spin, it will sometimes suddenly "grab" and agitator will stop free spinning before releasing again.

@eticket70 Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for this very instructive video! Have a Kenmore 80 washer that clicked loudly during the spin cycle. Pulled out the transmission unit and found the brake cam tab on drive tube broke off and there was oil on the clutch and its housing. I plan to replace the clutch and the brake cam. How do I fix the oil leak?

Appliance , The drum of washer is filling ,and the motor is running ,but no agitation from the top agitator .The belts are moving ,but the pulley is not turning that goes to transmission. I turned the pully counterclockwise ,but all the agitator did was spin. When you turn pully clockwise it spins also. Could it be the trans is stuck in spin, and not going to agitate, or am I missing voltages that would put agitation cycle on. The motor is definitely running ,no doubt.

Is the motor functioning and your not getting any agitation movement? or is it filling and then just sitting there doing nothing?

I did take it apart and turning by hand from the motor coupling, if I turn it to the left the agitator cycle work okay if I turn to the right it does spin, I put the drive tube in the transmission and the clutch not engage, I just did what you did at 5:10.... I just want to make sure it is the clutch bad?

Check out the lid switch... That would be my first thought. is the motor running when it should be spinning or is it just dead?

If you run it with the agitator out, do you see the center post of the drive shaft moving? it may be the transmission... what is your washer's model number?

Hi there my Whirlpool won't spinning it does agitator and everything else work just good maybe the clutch it's the bad one? how can i check it?

@Sixhicks Thank you! Sounds like you are on the right track with the clutch pads. If you go to my website (link is in video description) there are a few parts links on the direct drive clutch repair video page. from that link the spanner wrench is 13.45 S&H starts at 5.93 there is also a link to the clutch kit. Good luck. Thanks for commenting.!

hey thx for the reply... I pulled the inner tube and removed the drive block and realized that it was wornout..i replaced it and now my washer is spinning like new:)

Thanks for the comment! Best of luck!

Appliance assist, One problem I have is I can't get the agitator out after removing the screw on side ,but not sure if this washer problem is mechanical ,or electrical.

Not that I am aware of... If this looks like a GE washer that you have seen I would love to know the model number. Thanks for the comment!

It does sound like the transmission... you may also want to change out the clutch while you have it apart... Its not a very expensive part just hard to get access to, but if you are changing out the tranny... Good luck! Thanks for the comment!

Am gonna try to fix mine right now

This style of washer doesn't have a pulley. What is your washer's brand and model number?

Because I am thinking that if it was the clutch or Trany that it should atleast still drain. Do you think it is the pump?

Why wouldn't you mount the motor before sliding in the drive shaft, alot easier to attach and install the clips that way

I have a like new Kenmore Elite washer that is not spining or draining the waterm out. I replaced the lid switch, checked out the clutch, the coupler and everything around the transmission and motor. All looks like brand new and in excellent condition. What do you think the problem may be? Ah, yes, how do I put the transmission back? I try back will not go all the way in. Thank you.

I must admit that I have learned something here today. I do, however, got a question for you. I, while opening the transmission boy, leaked oil ( i think most of it). Now, I don't know how to add more to it. Is there any way to do that without opening the transmission boy again. If not, how do I do it by opening the transmission box. Where exactly the oil goes to? Thank you

HI thanks for getting back to me, its not in the way, not meeting holes by 1/2 inch???

My Kenmore is top loader. Thanks.

On a whirlpool wtw 5000dwi removal odflow profile agitator, got the 11 mm bolt off and the agitator will not come up.seems to be stuck ...got any ideas?

I have a Maytag a105 washer that spins but will not agitate .The belt was replaced a little while ago ,and I replaced the lid switch. The belt is not broken . The belt made a noise when I tried to wash ,and it stopped agitating .The moor seems to be ok .This has happened before ,and it sometimes fixes itself. I wonder if I am getting the voltage to agitate it ,as their are different wires going in before you get to motor

when I place the drive shaft into the brake tube the drive shaft won't go all the way up so I can bolt it back together with the three bolts is there something I'm missing that I need to do? Thanks in advance.

Thank you so much, yes hard lessons usually stick for life :-)

It sounds like a gearing problem in the transmission... Some newer washers (GE) use a coil to shift the transmission from agitate to spin but that type is all mechanical... Bummer.

Excellent Job Men. Thanks

hello, I checked the motor coupler and its fine. I checked the clutch and it looks good and it doesnt spin easily..... my agitators agitates but the tub does not spin...what may it be? Can you please help me

I have a maytag washer that will spin cycle just fine. When it starts to agitate it will only move back and forth 3-4 times before it lock up. The motor still sounds like it is trying to spin. In order to free it up I need to manually spin the agitator. Sometimes that will not work and it is only freed when I switch to a spin cycle. Any advice would be great! Thanks!

actually all under the washer spins the motor the drain pump all spins but the agitator wont move can you help me?

That sounds like a different mechanical style of washer. there are several types of washers that use belts. I will try to help...What is your washer's model number?

Thanks for the update!! Congratulations!

actually is running and all under the washer spins the drain pump the motor all spins but the agitator wont move help me please

I am having the same problem as tarawashere76 but my washer does not have dogs, it has rollers and I have not seen a single video referring to this. Do you have a video that addresses the rollers?

Hi I have a Maytag Washer MAV2757AWW I am having problems with it not spinning out the water. It spins some but not really fast to get out all of the water. I kept the lid open and it seems to be like it is agitating and spinning at the same time but slowly. It also sometimes makes a very loud noise something like a jet plane taking off when it is washing. I just can not afford a new washer right now but don't want to put a lot of money in this one it has not worked right since I purchased it.

Great video and very helpful. I have a Kenmore washer model 110 92588410 similar to the one shown.. My problem is that I cannot remove the inner tub as easily as shown. It seems like the hub is frozen to the tub. I removed the transmission assembly for ease. Can I remove the drive tube and tab on the hub to loosen it and get the inner tub out this way? Any suggestions? Thanks for your reply.

everything runs on my maytag but it wont spin at all, i have it out and dont know if it is the brakes/ or transmission for sure..how do i know..plus the pulley is hard to turn by hand

My washer runs through all the cycles fine, but makes a very loud banging/clunking noise only during the spin cycle. It makes the bang/clunk noise at least once a second during the spin. Is this the transmission? What do you think?

Thank you for the video. My kenmore washer will not spin. It will adjatate. I did test the lid switch and it is working. I did buy and install the clutch kit but it still will not spin. Is it time for a new tranny?

5:13 why doesn't the tranny input coupler move when you rotate the clutch? Thanks.

do you need to add oil to it

Need help; my agitator continues to be weak after replacing it with a new kit. What could be the problem?

Is the drive shaft suppose to have play in it? Mine moves quit a bit. It seems like it should just spin without play

Thanks, the video really helped

Hey AAssist, can you give me some suggestions have whirlpool Ucare ll Top loader. It has a wheel timer it makes a buzzing noise and doesn't drain the water. What could that be?

Fantastic!

I don't have a video for the roller style :( What's your model number?

I have a admiral maytag lnc6766a71 that wash but wont spin what would be the problem???

have you ever heard of the seal at the top of the break drive tub going bad and leaking water into the clutch??? that's what just encountered. is there a rebuild kit or am I stuck having to buy a new one? thanks.

That's a little strange for a transmission... could be. I would be inclined to pull the agitator and check for shaft movement during agitation. You may just need a new set of agitator cams "agitator dogs" I have an agitator video posted that will walk you through it. If its just that and a pump it would be worth fixing. If it is in fact the transmission it's hard to say if that would be a wise repair... If you do the repair and avoid the labor charge maybe... Good luck!

Sorry for the delay... On that washer style, if the motor is working and the belt is not broken, it sounds like a transmission failure... Probably best to start shopping. : (

my maytag works fine but, it seems over the years the agitation cycle has gotten louder. I checked the dog ears they are fine. it is loud knocking or banging as it changes agitating left to right. could it be anything else but the transmission?

The model# is 110.28032701. Thanks

I have a Roper #RTW4440VQ2.......tub seems to be locked up....it won't agitate or spin.....can't even move it by hand either direction.....motor does hum though....... what say you?......thanks in advance

NEVER use metal hammer inside the washing machine tub when working. Hello!! Have you never heard of a Rubber mallet!?? Where do you ppl get your training??

cant slide drive shaft on far enough to bolt???

Opening the transmission is not recommended... as you now know : ( There is no good way to get the oil back into the gear case and get it sealed up again. You may be able to find a new gasket and oil online but it is fairly rare that the gear case is repaired, it's usually replacement only. Knowledge is expensive sometimes, but hard lessons usually stick with you for life. However, I have no doubt you can figure something out. Good luck!

Tengo una secadora Maytag, cuando seca enrolla la ropa, que puede ser?

got it turned tub upside down

my GE washer makes a very loud noise during spin cycle

Appliance assist, A105 maytag 1994or 95 yr

didn't show disasimbly

Good stuff!!! Throwin the horns up for ya \m/ \m/

New doesn’t mean better…the new models are complete junk imo…too many sensors and u can’t chose the water level u want…sensors choose for u based on weight…and everything being efficient and conserving…u won’t get clean clothes because there’s not enough water to wash the clothes…this world is looking less and less appealing to want to continue in it…when u can’t even buy a decent washing machine simply because if the level of greed from these creatures who set the rules..,what’s the point…I can’t even wash my clothes! The bolt on the agitator is so rusted and won’t budge so the pos is going out the door to the junkyard…so sick of this junk we have been left with…

Okay, no. You've got to talk about diagnosis first--symptoms through troubleshooting--before you just start tearing shit apart. The hardest part of fixing washers (and a lot else) is figuring what exactly is wrong.