How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP3873827 / WD22X10043 Filter & Gasket Assembly

I ordered my replacement part from Appliance Parts Pros, a couple of screws and fasteners off, old worn part out, new part in and screws and fasteners back on and all done. 

I was surprised and delighted that the part was available on a 12 year old, no longer available model (GE Triton dishwasher). Part was easy to order, using the diagrams on the webpage, and, ordered Sunday night, arrived promptly on Wednesday morning. Repair took less than 10 minutes (the replacement part was an improvement over the old). Probably saved at least $100 in service call charges. 

It was acting just the piston that fixed problem, but the new screen on bottom makes it look brand new 

Followed advice in the dishwasher repair tab, ordered recommended parts, followed videos on how to replace parts, installed new parts. Dishwasher is now back in service. 

Replaced parts It took 5 min.Ran load and works like it did when it was new! Screwed iin new parts and ran load. Work like it did when new 15 years ago i I 

Replacing the spring allows the door to open and close as the manufacturer intended. I'm an amateur DIY. I replaced the filter gasket also as the 13 yr old one was looking pretty shabby. It's not an exact replacement, and I did break one of the plastic pieces that is part of the hold down assembly. For the filter gasket -- look at the aluminum piece on the grommet that holds gasket in place, bend that carefully and remove it so as not to break the plastic that holds it down. 

The new filter and gasket assembly worked great! 

I looked up the dishwasher and found the part and number. Ordered the part (easy) and it arrived very quickly. I looked up how to replace it (had to also look up how to remove the bottom sprayer- EASY). I replaced the bottom filter pad and cleaned out the drain chamber. Now it works and drains like a champ.