How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6013521 / WP8577376 Seal

Just like the one's I have worked on for 30 years for Whirlpool. 

Originally bought an off brand clutch from another site. Not sure if it was a bad part or bad install. It started leaking water a few months later and making a scratching noise. This time I ordered original parts from appliance parts pros: clutch and shaft/tub seals. The "how to" videos were extremely helpful. Now it runs quiet and dry. P.S. I tried using channel locks to remove the tub nut but ended up having to get the proper spanner wrench. 

Replaced the transmission shaft seals. 

I went on youtube and followed the instructions to take the washer apart which was simple and replace it the broken parts. I had ordered from AppliancePartsPros.com and they arrived earlier than expected and the parts fit perfectly. They also had pictures of the parts and where they go so that helped me a lot. 

Just follow the directions step by step. I installed each one at the time. Was not complicated. 

Removed the cabinet. Checked hoses water pump traced where machine was leaking from. Deternined it was coming from the area of the tub seal. I contacted Appliance Parts Pro and ordered the tub seal. The seal arrived in a timely manner. So i finished removeing the neceasary parts to get access to remove and replace the tub seal.put machine back together. Works like a champ now. My first repair on a washing machine. The people at Appliance Parts Pro made the experience much easier with quality parts and informative repair videos. Ill conquer all my appliance repairs now,with the help of Appliance Parts Pro. 

Replaced the centerpost gasket and the two seals in the drive shaft. 

Replaced the parts ordered. 

Replaced direct drive washer pump, the wash tub gasket and the fill hose. I also replaced the direct drive motor coupling since the rubber was deteriorated. Removing the inner wash tub for the gasket change is challenging, especially in older machines. 24 hours before starting the removal, spray penetrating oil around the lip of the washer drive block. Parts were competitively priced and arrived very quickly. The how-to-videos were very helpful! 

Replaced clutch, basket drive, brake, basket drive shaft bearings and seals.