Whirlpool 40037401 Washer Friction Ring OEM Part

I replaced the friction ring, counter balance spring and all six of the tub rings. Though not a terribly difficult repair it was time consuming as the cabinet had to come completely off to access the rear of the tub. Once all of the springs were removed it was easy to slide the tub to the side, tip it and remove the old ring. Replacing it was just as easy. Replacing all the springs was made more difficult due to the additional tension the new springs had. I believe the total repair took me approximately an hour and a half. Problem solved and washer works like new.