I had to remove the top portion that was still screwed into the bottom of the washer, and then screw in the replacement. I had just purchased the washer and during the first cycle I tried to adjust the leveling legs to prevent shaking of the machine. Apparently, I forgot my righty-tighty and lefty-loosey trick and turned it to the right and when it wouldn't move more I thought it was because it was stuck and I used a wrench to turn it more which caused the screw part to snap, since it's plastic.