Are all of the parts that you mentioned still available?
What are these special tools?
Is there a repair manual posted online?
I must fix this myself because I don't have money to hire someone. I only have a loaner machine for a couple months so I need to get busy.
Yes, I removed the agitator. The washer has always done a good job.
Assuming I somehow remove the gearbox, how can I fix that spring inside?
Will replacing the shaft seals require a special tool?
Paul
near the 405Fwy & Rosecrans
Agitator would slip and bang. Taking out some clothes would stop the problem but we had to do extra loads. A repairman on the phone said that a spring in the gearbox that engages agitator is worn out. I suspect water in the gearcase. While washing there was an oily smell but nothing got in the...