Ge WX05X20641 Belt Installation Tool OEM Part

I have a 14 year old GE washing machine that had been making a lot of noise while running but had eventually just stopped flat. The agitator and spin cycle would not run. I found this site and made excellent use of all the repair videos to study about my issue. I put in my machine model number and I Immediately was able to start honing in on what my problem could be from website advice about popular repair parts, stories others had shared about their similar machine issues and watching videos, I was overcome with a calmness assuring me that I COULD ACTUALLY DO THIS! I never repaired a machine (of any type) in my life. But after taking the front panel off the machine (which they show you how to do like everything else, step-by-step) and finding the broken belt laying on the bottom panel- I was able to decipher what my problem likely was and how to fix it. I took a few days and finally ordered all the parts I thought I needed. Order placed on Thursday night parts received on Sunday afternoon!! When my parts came, new belt, new belt installation tool, dampening straps and 2 different suspension rods, I reviewed repair videos for each part’s replacement and I was able to meticulously make each repair in a sensible order and within a sensible time frame. The trickiest repair was the belt replacement. Just listen and watch the video and understand that once you thread the belt around the belt replacement tool and secure it with a zip tie to the pulley on the left side that you do not have to try to stretch the belt around the pulley wheel, just calmly turn the pulley until the zip tie has gone all the way around the pulley wheel and has now returned to your vision, in front, on the right side. Expect some resistance but nothing like you trying to manually stretch the belt around the pulley (haha). Anyone can do these repairs. With new washing machines starting at $500 my repairs were way more affordable. THANKS appliancepartspros.com! Not only did you save me a bundle, but you helped me impress my wife with my handyman skills. Will definitely be shopping here again!!

Originally thought, based on reading and reviews, the banging was coming from a bad dampening strap. After a quick replacement, the noise was better but not completely fixed. Two loads later, the noise became ten times worse. Further investigation led to seeing the bearing on the Mode Shifter and Shaft Assembly was blown out. As another reviewer said, I think ultimately this is a result of a miniscule leak in the tub seal over time, rusting out the bearing and eventually causing it to go. Since the replacement is practically a 100% dismantle, I also ordered and replaced most things along the way – washers, seal, hub nuts, split rings, etc. After reading other reviews, I went ahead and also ordered the spanner wrench. Like most, some WD-40 and some cleaning up eventually let it come loose. The main struggle I had was that the spanner wrench on the site seemed to be about 1/11 too big. It wasn’t a direct fit, but ultimately did the job. From there, pretty simple and basic to disassemble/reassemble. I did add a bit of RTV sealant to the tub seal for added protection. The seal, although fit snuggly, wasn’t a perfect fit with years of use/wear on the tub assembly. About 20 loads in and no visible issues to date. All said and done, probably about a 2hr fix if you aren’t rushing through it. I spent the time to clean a bunch of the old parts that I was still using while they were available. All parts were easily identifiable and shipped quickly. The only issue I had, not related to AppliancePartsPros, was the new coupling pulsator had a manufacturing defect. About three of the grooves on the inside were misaligned, so it would not fit on the Mode Shifter Shaft Assembly. Ended up putting the old one back on. The part was $4 and not worth the cost to ship back and return.

I replaced the belt and the pump. It now works like it is new again! I am glad that I purchased the belt installation tool. It made replacing the belt very easy. I also purchased the Control Assembly which I did not install. It wasn't needed to repair the washer but I will keep it in case it is needed for future repairs. Of the 3 different web sites I looked at, AppliancePartsPros was the best price and the parts were at my house in 2 days. I will use AppliancePartsPros again if and when I need to repair one of my appliances.

We ordered a replacement belt and the belt installation tool. The parts arrived very quickly and the replacement using the instructions that came with the installation tool only took about 20 minutes. The instructions recommend the use of a zip tie to hold the belt on the wheel as you install. We found we needed several zip ties and they needed to be pretty heavy-duty as there is a lot of tension on the belt until fully installed, but otherwise the repair was pretty simple and straightforward.

I changed the control board