This transmission and support assembly drives and stabilizes the wash basket. It converts motor power into agitation and spin while supporting the tub, helping resolve no-agitate/no-spin complaints and loud operation for reliable cleaning performance.
- Transfers motor power to the drive system for agitation and spin
- Supports the basket and helps maintain alignment during operation
- Helps correct no agitate, no spin, or weak/intermittent spin
- Can address grinding/rumbling noises or oil traces from the center
Includes: 1 transmission and support assembly
- Disconnect power and water before servicing; wear gloves and eye protection
- Appliance and assembly are heavy—use assistance and protect flooring
- Removal typically requires accessing from top and bottom to remove agitator/basket and drive hardware
- After installation, run a test cycle to ensure smooth agitation, proper spin, and no leaks
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Loud whirring noise on spin cycle Kenneth S. • Lindenhurst , IL • March 08, 2017
Replaced transmission and support assembly. Hub nut corrode on support, spanner wrench would not loosen. Had to use 1 11/16 deep socket and impact wrench to remove, basket would not com off support even after cleaning out and soaking with penetrant and using automotive air hammer to push out. I had to cut support plate in half with die grinder, cut bearing from shaft and punch out agitator shaft then use die grinder with carbide burr to cut basket shaft in two before basket would come off...
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