Kirk S Edmond , OK March 03, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Top Loading Washer LAV3600AWW Maytag Washer Lav3600aww: Agitator coming off base. How to replace Washer Agitator Assembly With Auger And Base. Had to replace the entire agitator and base unit. One screw secured the whole unit to the shaft. I unscrewed the agitator, slipped the new one on, tightened screw and it was back to full operation. 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes