WTW5550ST0 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions

After researching possible failure modes and reviewing a video for teardown/access from the control panel and access top down I noticed a lot of 'break dust' on top of the transmission. Shorting out the lid switch and putting my little finger on the drum, it would not spin but the clutch was spinning fine. I ordered a new clutch... Interesting thing when I was taking the clutch out... the gear it was attached to slid right off! After figuring out it was too big to go 'back' into the transmission and reviewing the parts explosion diagram... it BELONGED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION! So I took the transmission cover off, poured out out the black-ish oil with metal filings in it, put the gear inside, filled it back up with 10W30, put the lid on, added the new clutch while it was apart and finished reassembly. Wow! It spins much better than when it was new. I guess never assume what can happen on an assembly line. Thanks for the great site.

took motor of 2 screws instaled motor coupling

Pulled off the old agitator and seen more than worn part that was worn out.Installed the cogs put it in the upper piece of the agitator.Installed it onto the lower agitator then installed the agitator in the washer.Washed a full load and it worked perfect.

It was really easy, just follow the video. The washer machine sounds like new now.

Trying to pull of the agitator top section with much difficulty it finally snaped and all the agitator pieces went flying. After watching installation videos I replaced the old worn out parts with new parts (cam kit) etc. and put the agiator back together and installed it with little difficulty. A few minutes later I was doing laundry and the agitator cleaned my cloths better than it had before I replaced the parts. Everything works great and I am very happy with my experience with Partselection.

After alot of helpful advise from you guys I replaced coupling water pump clutch, and the problem was still their. Then I tested motor capacitor and it appears dead. So I should receive new one tomorrow and hopefully success! I turned machine over and oil leak..so that's where the string with hose and air needle come in handy to put 90weight oil in through breather hole in gear case.

The easiest repait I ever made, the instruction were great.

I removed the old agitator, cleaned any debis and placed the new part over the spindle. I tightened the nut and placed the separator part and the fabric dispensor on the new part and all was complete. After viewing the video I was expecting to have to assemble the ratchet part but the agitator came with that assembly already assembled and in place. The part shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition.