Lewis S Cumming , GA November 06, 2018 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WTW5700XL2 Whirlpool Washer Wtw5700xl2: Gear assembly was bad. How to replace Screw (7-2-1). Replaced it with a new gear housing assembly. It was some what difficult removing the spindle hub. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours