How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6009015 / WP3976308 Outer Tub Ring Seal

I replaced the tub ring. Problem solved. It was an easy fix. The machine comes apart for repairs very easy. The whole top, sides, and front all comes off together. Makes it real easy to get to ring. 

With the help of the repair videos I determined that the clutch assembly was bad and was getting some water on the floor so also ordered the outer tub ring seal. I had some trouble getting the shaft to slide out because of build up on the upper end of the shaft but other than that all repairs went well. I did discover while disassembling that the pump was also bad so ordered one and did my other repairs then all I had to do was put the pump on and was ready to go. 

I had my 13 year old Autistic grandson assist me. He likes to fix things. We removed the washer cabinet first. Then removed the tub ring by pressing on the top of the tub ring and releasing the 8 clips. The soap scum was built up considerably due to the years of use. We took quit a bit of time to clean up the scum, both prior to and after removing the old seal. The old seal slipped out fairly easily and the new one slipped in real easy. Once that was done, reinstalled tub ring and cabinet in reverse order. Problems: 1) reinstalling cabinet on base and 2) attempting to renistall clips at top of cabinet to back of washer backwards. With help got it done.