This OEM upper transmission shaft seal, also known as the oil seal, is found in your washers and dryers. It acts as a barrier to prevent water from leaking into the transmission assembly. It measures 1/2 inch in height with a 1-inch diameter, and is located at the top of the transmission shaft where it enters the tub. Signs of a broken se...Read moreal include water stains, dampness, or pooling of water beneath the appliance. If left unreplaced, it can result in water damage to internal components, along with the potential for corrosion, mold growth, and unpleasant odors. To remove the shaft seal, consult your user guide for specific instructions. Start by shutting off the power and water supply. Remove the water hoses and drain hose, being cautious of any water that may leak out. You will need tools like a putty knife, screwdriver, nut driver, pliers, spanner, plastic mallet, and a socket set. Open the lid and proceed to remove the agitator assembly, detach the control panel, and disconnect any necessary wiring harnesses. Remove the cabinet and water break. Continue disassembling the inner tub until you can lift it out of the appliance and tilt it onto its back, propping it up with a block. This will allow access to the transmission assembly from beneath the appliance. Remove the mounting fasteners on the pump to reach the motor assembly. Once the motor assembly is out, further disassemble it to access the basket drive. The seal can be removed from the top of the shaft of the drive tube, below the thrust ring. When purchasing parts for your appliance repair, it is important to remember that your appliance uses various seals and gaskets. It is important to ensure that you purchase the correct part when making repairs.
This transmission shifting coil set has 2 solenoids - one turns to start the agitating during the wash cycle and the other turns on to start the spin-dry cycle. Only one solenoid is operating at one time.
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Washer would not spin on any cycle. The pump still work so it was not the belt.
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Richard from Newark, DE
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The wig wag selenoid was not shifting the transmission to the spin mode. Using a 5/16 nut driver remove the two screws holding the back access panel. Using the same driver remove the set screw holding the wig wag onto the shaft. Lift the part off the shaft. If it is hard, using a small pry bar. Install new part and reverse the process
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Wouldn't go out of spin brake mode
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Mike from Roeland Park, KS
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Socket set
Used Liquid Wrench to loosen wig-wag solenoid bracket. Drilled out rivet on defective wig-wag plunger. Installed new one with easy-to-install rivet clip. Now works like a charm.
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replaced wigwag solenoid: washer spun and drained but did not agitate
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eric from moreno valley, CA
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers, Socket set
pulled leads off old wigwag solenoid, removed set screw and sprayed shaft w/wd40 then tapped it off shaft w/small hammer and large screwdriver. put new wigwag solenoid onto shaft then tapped it down into place and tapped it to rotate to expose set screw hole. reattached set screw, reattached leads to solenoid, checked looseness/freeness o
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