Ge WH01X39337 Tub Dampening Strap (Washer), 2-Pack OEM Part

My 9-year-old GE washer, in which I replaced the motor two years ago, developed an extremely loud roaring sound during the spin cycle. After reviewing stories here to pinpoint the problem, I replaced the tub bearing, mode shifter, and tub seal. I also installed a new tub nut, split washer, and belt. This repair involves taking the washer apart in order to get at the tub bearing and mode shifter, which are inconveniently located in the very center of the machine. I bagged labeled all the screws and bolts as I disassembled everything and took lots of pictures using my phone of the "before" condition in case I needed to double-check which way wires were run, etc. I watched the repair video for the mode shifter and read through stories on here so I would be prepared. Almost everybody here had trouble with the tub nut and I was no exception - the tub nut was very corroded. I didn't even bother with the spanner wrench. Instead, I used a Milwaukee cordless impact wrench with a 1-11/16 socket I purchased on Amazon. How hard was the nut stuck on there? Well, I first used the mid-range Milwaukee impact wrench which is good for about 600 ft-lbs of breakaway power. It made a lot of racket but didn't dislodge the nut. I moved up to the big daddy Milwaukee which is good for 1400 ft-lbs of breakaway power. The nut was loosened after 5 or 6 impact blows. To remove the old tub bearing, I found it easiest to turn the tub upside down and drive the bearing out using a 1" socket on an extension. Much easier than trying to pry it out from the top. I think it's odd that no grease is called for on the mode shift shaft as it passes through the bearing. I didn't add any since I didn't see it mentioned. During reassembly, I installed a new belt which should be easier to install since you have access to everything out of the machine. The repair video obviously shows reinstalling the old belt. For the new, unstretched belt I had to use the belt-installation kit which fits on the motor drive shaft and zip tied the belt to the pulley in order to get it installed. Everything else went smoothly as shown in the repair video. It took me substantially longer than two hours, but I wasn't in a rush and I cleaned up all the parts before reassembly. I've run a few loads through and everything is nice and quiet again. Thank you AppliancePartsPros!

Friday night, son home from college overloaded the washer with comforter, towels and way too many other things. When it hit the spin cycle it started banging around like someone was taking a sledgehammer to it. After that the pump wouldn't work and the washer tub was very loose. On Saturday we did some investigation and found that the pump did at least attempt to run sometimes but made a horrible racket and then seized up. We assumed the impeller was in pieces so we ordered a new pump and replacements for the 4 stabilizer straps that had all snapped. The finding of the parts and ordering was very easy and affordable from AppliancePartsPros.com with a fair shipping cost and reasonable delivery time - no, they didn't pay me or encourage me to say that, I just think they're a great company from multiple experiences with them. On Sunday we removed the pump so we would be all ready for the new one when it arrived. When we got it out, we looked inside and there were 2 necklaces, a chain bracelet and 3 bobby pins - all from the most careless of my 3 daughters! Apparently the overloading of the washer not only broke the stabilizer straps for the tub but sent this collection of girly stuff that must have been in the tub for a while, down the drain and into the pump. After untangling the chains from the pump impeller, we re-installed the pump and it worked like a charm! Well, maybe not as efficiently as a new one, but it worked. So I quickly called AppliancePartsPros.com and cancelled the pump order with no problem. The straps came just 2 days later and were simple to install. 16 yr old washer back in business for about $20.

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!!

Replaced dampening straps. Did all 4 as 2 were broken and figure the other 2 (there are 4) would soon. Easy after you get the top off of the washer. Just held by 2 screws. Why there are 2 different hex head screws rather then there all being the same I don't know, so you need 2 different wrenches to remove the strap. Other then that went well. They were smart enough to make the hard to reach screws that fasten to the washer frame captive so you do not have them falling into the base of the machine like I was afraid would happen. I think it took 1 hour to take apart, replace the straps and put covers back on. Now quiet as new when stopping., --bill

1st: Removed the front washer cover. 2nd: Remove the upper washer lid. 3rd: Remove the control panel assembly. 4th: Remove the tub dampening straps 5th: Remove the Tub straight up and out. Once the Tub was out, I had to chisel the Hub Nut in half. This was also corroded onto the motor shaft. Cleaned all metal pieces from the Main Tank. Checked the pump motor with a magnet for any metal that would have falling into water drain port. Re-assembled and tightened the Hub Nut, this is left handed threads. Everything turned out Supper, Machine works like NEW!