How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP3994975 / WD03X10031 Hinge Spring

With the help of ApplianceParts Pros. 

I order the part, and did it myself. I had previous experience due to the other side breaking three months ago (should have order two springs). Although this time the broken side was against the kitchen wall. Witch was awkward at best to get my hand, and arm down the side of washer to replace spring. I could have disconnected the electrical connection to pull the washer out further to make it easier. I decieded not to do that, and struggle against the wall. Witch in my opinion would have been the same amount of time. 

Replaced with new springs I ordered, but door still fell flat (evidently new spring not as strong tension-wise). So from schematic diagram of dishwasher instructions found on-line, discovered there is an adjustment to spring tension, if needed, with 6 hole locations to stretch the spring greater than original hole placement. Worked great after that. AppliancePartsPro was very helpful. 

Service guy changed springs. It saved a trip to have the parts on site. 

Replaced with my purchase 

Very easy to fix. 

Appliance matched the part I needed for my dishwasher. Part was exactly what I needed. Replaced . All good.