Spanner Nut

Kathryn for Model Number 110.26912691

Answer Kathryn, It doesn't sound like a Spanner nut issue, you may want to check and make sure there are no small articles stuck between or under the spin tub. With the type noise you described, and depending on usage the issue could be in the drive tube assembly 285792 or the center post assembly 285203. When the bearings are worn, thay can make a noise similar to your description. 

Dianne for Model Number lsc9245bwo

Answer Hello Dianne, If you take the agitator out of unit the spanner nut is what keeps the inner tub in place. 

V for Model Number RAX7245BLO

Answer Hello V. If the outer tub ring is removed, then the inner basket assembly with the spanner nut removed, should lift out. You may need to rock it back and forth as you are lifting on the basket. 

Sharon for Model Number RAS8244LQ0

Answer Hello Sharon, The spanner nut 21366 could be loose, but if this is the cause, it will need a new drive block 389140 and possibly a new basketdrive assembly 285792. If the spanner nut is loose, the drive block will have to b replaced, but you need to determine if the basket drive needs replaced or not. This is done by looking at the "ears" that stick up and mesh with the two notches in the drive block. If the ears are square on both sides of both ears, the basketdrive is good. If one side of both ears are rounded off, the basketdrive will have to be replaced to avoid a repeat of the same issue. There is a special tool used to remove and reinstall the spanner nut. The part number is TJ90TB123A. You could have a bad motor coupler unless the unit is agitating properly. If it is agitating properly, the motor coupler cannot be the issue. 

Tim M. for Model Number Lsq9600lwo

Answer Hello Tim. It sounds like the drive block 389140 is bad on the unit and will need to be replaced. Check it and see if it is broken or stripped out. 

Dwight K. for Model Number LT5000XUNO

Answer Hi Dwight. Spanner Nut - This nut is used on belt and direct drive washing machines. Thread: Right-hand. Holds the inner tub in place. Tool for removing the spanner nut - TJ90TB123A. You will use a steel headed, short handle mallot which will allow you short powerfull burst that will overcome the possibility of any inner tub turning. Thank You. Part Number: AP2913937 Read more: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Appliance-Parts/whirlpool-spanner-nut-item-number-ap2913937.aspx#ixzz1ZpgpsYi8'>http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Appliance-Parts/whirlpool-spanner-nut-item-number-ap2913937.aspx#ixzz1ZpgpsYi8 http://www.appliancepartspros.com