Whirlpool 285353 Retainer Ring OEM Part

Im not a repairman, so all my knowledge to fix my washer came from either youtube or online chats. I posted this to help the next dad trying to save a few bucks. Door sensor... Since door sensor worked correctly, verified that by starting washer with door open, and agitate cycle would not start until door was closed. Meaning door sensor worked correctly. Timer... In high spin cycle washer sounded correcltly spinning, but when opening door, drum was was not moving. So timer was triggering motor to start high spin, but drum would not move. Also tried rotating drum to catch clutch, and closing door, that worked sometimes This meant timer was OK, and clutch was starting to fail and catch drum. Clutch and coupling Decided to change clutch and while i had the washer disassembled, i also changed the Coupling. I followed videos to change clutch and coupling, removing washer cover, job wasnt too bad, took about 2 hrs, hardest part was to put cover back on. The old coupling was original plastic and had minor wear, but not significant. Old cluctch ring easily turned w fingers, and had slitghtly come off clutch metal case housing dish. After fixes, Washer goes onto high speed cycle fine now, i think that because i chaned the coupling to the metal reinforced ones, the washer is quiet and smooth like when it was new. Good luck on your project

Replaced transmission (that was the problem) and clutch (if you're going to tear it down put in a new clutch - they're cheap). APPRO's video was a big help. Everything went as they showed except transmission does not just slide out. You have to work it in and out several times. Once it breaks free it will slip out. This was my first transmission. It was not nearly as hard as I had thought it would be.

Prior to disassembly I ordered the motor drive coupling as that seemed the most likely failed part. It was worn out but not failed. I continued disassembly and found the plastic brake cam driver damaged as the retaining clip had come off. I did a live chat on Saturday evening at 6:30 (unbelievable) and with her assistance ordered my parts. With all parts replaced the old machine works great. Live chat after hours and 1 1/2 day parts= fantastic service.