BASKET Assembly WH45X10142

followed partselect video instructions. Easy but takes time. Thank you

If the washer basket "crashes" or thumps while rotating, the spider must be replaced. I have found that, although difficult, the spider mounting bolts can be removed without sheering if starting to unscrew until it jams then hit the bolt once with a hammer and try again to unscrew. It will give just a little and keep repeating the proces ... Read more s until the bolt is completely out. I have tried heating with a torch, chisel tapping and re-tapping the threads after drilling out the bolt but the method I described is the most successful. After removal I bring the spider to a local powder coating person for a permanent coating of preservation. This site provides the least expensive new spiders or spider basket assemblies available. E-Bay provides used items also.

Disassembled the washer from the top down more or less. Started with top cover, then control panel then door assembly. After that removed all connections to drum. Removed belt, pulley, and then counterweights. Wires are all on harness with plugs, I took pics as I went for reference as to where they belong. The motor was left plugged in a ... Read more nd slides out of the mount at the bottom of the tub after removing one bolt. To remove the door latch assembly, remove the front tub seal first then you can easily access it after you unscrew it. The shocks are a quarter turn release type mechanism. I broke two going back together after trying to lock them into place. Not sure why, maybe age of part had something to do with it, and they are hard to turn as well.