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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Spanner Nut by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18017481
Manufacturer Part Number: WP21366

Noisy spin cycle or loose tub? This spanner nut secures the washer tub to the drive shaft. Requires spanner wrench for installation. DIY-friendly.

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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 W10820043 or the center post assembly 285203. When the bearings are worn, thay can make a noise similar to your description.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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