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GE washer transmission replacement----suspension Matt 07-21-2005
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Posted by Matt on July 21, 2005, 9:09 pm


The basket in my GE washer has been wobbling and making a lot of noise
during spin cycles. My repairman tells me it needs a new transmission.
Probably I will do the repair according to the nice instructions at

http://www.affordableappliance.com/Tips/GETransmissionReplacementNewStyle.htm

Those instructions refer to suspension units that look sort of like
shock absorbers or some type of dampers, but maybe they are just
springs. Anyway I wonder whether those will need to be
replaced---whether they would be worn out due to the wobbling. They are
referred to as "ROD/SPRNG ASM" in

http://www.appliance-parts-warehouse.com/general-electric-parts/General-Electric-Washing-Machine-Parts/General-Electric-Parts-WSSR3120W1WW/General-Electric-Parts-31851.cfm
http://www.appliance-parts-warehouse.com/general-electric-parts/General-Electric-Washing-Machine-Parts/General-Electric-Parts-WSSR3120W1WW.cfm

The instructions seem very good, but any other hints would be
appreciated. Especially I'd like comments about what I should/must
replace besides the transmission. Apparently the "split ring" (aka
C-ring) is likely to break upon removal. Anything else?

The washer's model number is WSSR3120W1WW.


Posted by Appliance Repair Aid on July 22, 2005, 3:43 am


Hi,

> The basket in my GE washer has been wobbling and making a lot of noise
> during spin cycles. My repairman tells me it needs a new transmission.

Double check the wash tub hub, nut and split ring first before buying
the tranny!

> Those instructions refer to suspension units that look sort of like
> shock absorbers or some type of dampers, but maybe they are just
> springs. Anyway I wonder whether those will need to be
> replaced---whether they would be worn out due to the wobbling. They are
> referred to as "ROD/SPRNG ASM" in

The suspention rods rarely fail, the damper rubbers break all the time!
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2289

> Apparently the "split ring" (aka
> C-ring) is likely to break upon removal. Anything else?

Have to break off the drive bell/coupler sometimes as well.
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=753879

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/



Posted by Matt on July 22, 2005, 9:21 pm


Appliance Repair Aid wrote:

>>The basket in my GE washer has been wobbling and making a lot of noise
>>during spin cycles. My repairman tells me it needs a new transmission.
>
>
> Double check the wash tub hub, nut and split ring first before buying
> the tranny!

Thanks for your reply!

Not clear what you have in mind regarding checking those parts. Maybe
you mean some parts might be loose and I don't need a tranny, or maybe
you mean I might need those parts too and I should order them at the
same time.

I couldn't get the hub nut loose, so I am having to cut it off with a
chisel.

Will I be able to use my channel-lock pliers to tighten the hub nut
enough so that it doesn't come loose?

Thanks again!


Posted by Appliance Repair Aid on July 22, 2005, 5:03 pm


Hi,


> Matt wrote:
> Thanks for your reply!
>
> Not clear what you have in mind regarding checking those parts. Maybe
> you mean some parts might be loose and I don't need a tranny, or maybe
> you mean I might need those parts too and I should order them at the
> same time.

Both.

> I couldn't get the hub nut loose, so I am having to cut it off with a
> chisel.

It is a left hand thread.

> Will I be able to use my channel-lock pliers to tighten the hub nut
> enough so that it doesn't come loose?

Pipe wrench or large mouth adjustable work better. There is an tool for
this...
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=1021707

> Thanks again!

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/



Posted by Matt on July 23, 2005, 8:24 pm


Appliance Repair Aid wrote:

> jeff.
> Appliance Repair Aid
> http://www.applianceaid.com/

Thanks again for your help. I think I have just one more question.

When I removed the trans, there was water on the shaft. Apparently it
had leaked down through the tub seal. There is what looks like a bronze
sintered bushing pressed into the tub where the trans shaft passes
through the tub. The water was in between that bushing and the trans
shaft. I wonder whether that bushing was harmed by the water and should
be replaced. I don't see a part number for it, and it seems it may be
inseperable from the tub.

Please advise.


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