I found the AppliancePartsPros site and this specific issue seemed very popular. I decided to order the Snubber Ring, Springs and a new drive belt since I was going to have it apart and it is 10+/- years old.
The video on the website and linked to my email shipping confirmation was helpful up to a point. This particular unit does not have a removable access panel on the back. This makes it near impossible to access/remove at least two of the tub springs.
I got out my flashlight and examined the interior of the cabinet and found that by removing eleven Torx screws on the base, removing the drain hose retaining plate and setting the wiring harness for the motor to the side, I was able to simply slide the base out of the cabinet with the tub still attached. This completely exposed the assembly and provided complete access to all components. It's still a bear to get the springs off but if you enlist the help of your Grandson to stabilize the base and tilt the tub towards the spring you are removing and later replacing it's much easier.
Washer now back in service, I hope for a few more years at least.