Remove Stuck Washing Machine Tub: C-Clamp method

[@JimK03.]

Thanks for this video. "Just pull out the tub," other videos said. Yeah, right! I would've guessed the inner tub was welded to the shaft with it not budging the way it was, lol. Just used your C clamp method, and out it came. Having a second person to put the clamp setup together was essential as I would've needed 3 hands to balance everything. Thanks for taking the time to film this!

[@MikeCprep]

Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together. Really appreciated. I was really stumped with getting the drum off; suddenly it was easy using your method of two large C-clamps and a small metal bar. I would have never thought of it, and my wife would have had to start using a washboard.

[@omnesomnibus2845]

I just wanted to say thank you! I tried everything on the internet, and your method was the only one that worked. This along with changing the capacitor (if your clothes tangle, and start banging, it might be because the capacitor is bad and the agitator only goes in one direction) fixed my washer. Your video was a godsend!

[@DadsGotADeal]

Omnes Omnibus thanks for the comment! Glad it helped. That’s what I love about KZbin. So many have helped me.

[@BryanWells]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I couldn't get the inner tub to separate and I was starting to lose hope. The key to the method described by the OP is to use a small, straight, heavy piece of metal, because it isn't easy holding the spanner wrench up while balancing a piece of metal on top of a 1/2 drive shaft while trying to attach the 2 clamps. In the end once I managed to get everything set-up it only took 3mins for the two tubs to separate. THANKS AGAIN :)

[@DadsGotADeal]

Bryan Wells glad it helped! It’s so frustrating when parts are rusted or stuck together!

[@swiftarrow9]

Thank you! I saw the online tutorial from Repair Clinic, which shows them lifting it off like a feather... mine was so stuck I figured that I probably had a different model! Your video explains it beautifully. Thank you for making this video!

[@theguire]

Dude, your vid helped me get my tub out twice (about five years apart). I forgot how i got it out the first time. then came across your vid again...i was like "Oh, yah. That's how i did it!" thank goodness the vid is still out there...thank you so much

[@DadsGotADeal]

Stephen McGuire awesome! Ya it’s amazing how time flies.

[@architectdp]

Thanks. I had the same problem with an old 1998 washer and your method worked great. I did have an old wheel puller that I used to pull off the tub, but your improvised wheel puller would work for anyone who has some basic clamps. Great video.

[@jsquaredtoo]

Great help--we tried lots of things but ended up using a gear puller/pulley and heard a lot of popping while we cranked it around. Then finally it let loose including the drive block. We hammered the drive block out of the tub afterwards also and cleaned it up with a steel brush. Worse part of the job. When we got to the plastic tub, since I was replacing the tub seal, I put a screw driver in at the bottom and separated it from the shaft. The plastic tub pulled right up. Thank you--Thank you for your help! Great idea and it worked!

[@tinkerscorner54]

On our 90 Series Kenmore, I got to thinking about the gunk inside there behind the drive block. It's not much in the line of rust, more along the line of gunked up detergent, fabric softener and and general boodie funk. So instead of using a rust penetrant, like every one seems to go for right off, I sprayed around the block with Super Clean and let it sit while I figured out how in the world I'd be able to get the spanner nut off with no spanner. Channel locks got it fairly easy without messing anything up. I sprayed more Super Clean around the block while I thought a little bit more about how to pull the nut with no spanner. I used a smaller 3-arm puller and managed to get the block up to where the center post started spinning. Sprayed in a bit more Super Clean, tapped around a little bit and shortly I was able to pull the tub out after a few good firm yanks. I sure wish that my tub looked as clean as your "Before" view looked. It's was so bad that even part of the drive block was eaten away. Not broken, I didn't see any sign of pieces of metal, but about a third of the lower block was missing and the gap filled with powdered gunk. The good thing is that the Super Clean (at 5:1 mix that I generally use around the garage) seems to be cutting into the tub build up fairly decently. I'll see how that works out as I clean everything up. Thanks for posting this. Even though I wasn't able to do it your way, I saw enough to be able to figure it out.

[@melissamcquistion2108]

Thank you so much!!! I’ve been searching for my washer model with no luck. That is until I saw the familiar tub pictured at the beginning of your video!! Finally someone else who has and old but dependable 😉 washer like me. Oh I can’t wait to clean it!!

[@michaelm2573]

This was a lifesaver on my 25-year old Kenmore from which the basket had never been removed. I tried the 3-jaw puller method and succeeded only in buggering the threads in the agitator (which I fortunately was able to chase using the agitator bolt). This did the trick right quick.

[@14hometeam]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. A lot of the pro videos are great for repair jobs. But sometimes we run into one problem while trying to fix another - or two.. or three. :)

[@marysheppard6270]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I still haven't gotten mine off but you, along with the other commenters, have given me a direction to go in. I have to check my tool shed to see what I can use!

[@jeffcoolhd]

Hey Brother thanks for making this video you saved my ass today. My washer was stinking and there was a lot of black stuff coming off the washer when I washed a load of clothes so I decided to do this but I ran into the same problem you did I could not get the drum off but thanks to your video I finally got it off I did the same thing you did so I can't thank you enough. I clean the tub and it looked brand new and I cleaned the outside of the drum it took me a total of 7 hours my wash machine is like brand-new now. Like I said thank you you got me out of a bind you and your family have a great evening.

[@DadsGotADeal]

Glad it worked for you! KZbin is my go-to whenever I need to fix something, too!

[@butchtheiw]

Thanks for the idea! Our old whirlpool was leaking, so I ordered a new seal and the spanner wrench. Wrench worked great, but the tub wouldn't budge. I sprayed PB blaster on it and let it sit overnight, pounded it with a rubber mallet then a 4# beater, heated it with a propane torch, but nothing worked. Had one long clamp but had to go buy another one for this (I can always use another good tool, though). Needed my wife for a second set of hands. Trying to get the bar (used a 1 1/4" square tube I had laying around since the receiver hitch with a ball on it was not balancing well) to stay put when setting up the first clamp was a hassle, but when my wife held it in place while I applied the clamps made it easier. Man, the sound of that 'thump' when the first clamp pulled it up on the first (and all the rest) of the adjustments made me smile big time! Ours tubs were caked with lime and soap scum. To the point that I finally got out my 4" angle grinder with a wire wheel and just buzzed it all right off the porcelain inner tub. (No, it didn't scratch or gall it. The porcelain is tough stuff) If anyone can't get their tub out, this is the way to go. Now, getting those suspension springs on is another story! And like someone else said, all those how-to videos showing those guys just lifting the tub out after they get the agitator off is really misleading. Old washers aren't like the fairy tale videos! Thanks again for this video! BIG HELP!!

[@DadsGotADeal]

Glad it worked! All the others videos just gloss over the real problem. Unfortunately, some have tried my method and the shaft pulled right out of the motor, so it’s all or nothing when you try this. No going back.

[@englepj]

Drum was stuck just like you said. Used your method and had the tub out in 3 minutes. Thanks.

[@quesocat42069]

Thank you so much. We had almost given up. We wound up using the shaft of a jack stand as our trailer hitch. Did the trick!

[@jsugar72]

nice job!!!! half the repairs i get myself into would not result in successful completion without these types of contributions.,. Thanks much appreciated!!!

[@DadsGotADeal]

Justin Sugarman same thing for me! KZbin videos get me through and teach me so much!

[@rolandvz71able]

BRAVO! I used your idea but used a 2 jaw puller and worked like a champ! Thanks for posting!

[@mikkylemikkyle5387]

Ditto, same here, used your initial idea, but busted out the 3 jaw pullers in my case. Just ran the spanner nut in enough to grab 3-4 threads, but not so tight that it started spreading the thingy. It was coming off so easy, I thought it was the pullers slipping. But off it came and before that, I spent much time trying to just pull it off like some youtube vids showed. Thank you for sparking my memory about using pullers

[@stevenurre398]

This worked great on a 30-year old Whirlpool machine! Thanks for the help.

[@JimTMcDaniels1]

You Saved ME thanks! But I used a slightly different tool method. I went to autozone and free rented their 3 claw puller. Hand screwed the spline nut back on and hooked the claws to it and the puller center screw on the shaft. It pulled off but it was very tight, pulled all the way up with the puller, it was stuck with a lot of gunk and come rust and corrosion. Oven cleaner sprayed on and soaked for a bit works best for cleaning all the gunk off. Only $1 a can at the dollar tree! I think the best thing to do is just clean the metal surfaces and spray paint the mating surfaces and or apply vaseline. Obviously the factory didn't paint the paw. When my old whirlpool finally bites the dust, I'm going to really read reviews before I buy to make sure it's RELIABLE. As I've seen repair companies saying much of the new stuff breaks down severely sometimes terminally and doesn't last. It would be nice to possibly use less water when washing with a new machine but only if it washes well and doesn't fail. Take care

[@paulw6396]

Thank you for this! My 1990 Whirlpool wouldn’t Budge with just clamps, so I had to use a puller, which worked.

[@MattJonesYT]

Thanks, this worked well. A small improvement is to use a ratcheting tie down strap wrapped around both arms of the wrench and rigid object so that it keeps everything stabilized while you tighten down the clamps. Probably the easiest way is to use a gear puller if it's available. I think this video is much better than using a car jack to jack against the inside lip of the tub which could end up warping it and ruining the whole thing.

[@1drhnsd1]

I went to harbor freight tools and got a six inch 3-arm gear puller. You need to put the spanner nut back on upside down and turn the spanned nut 4 to 5 turns (do not tighten it) - then use the gear puller 3 arms to hold onto the spanner nut while turning the gear puller shaft against the washer center shaft. This worked for me on a 35 year old Kenmore washer.

[@fooglefyoufufoogle3019]

just the tip I was looking for. haven't tried it yet, can't hammer too much at this hour. I want to point out that with your method the drive block WILL always come out as that is what you are threaded to. Thanks again for a great tip !

[@pira1299]

Holy crap, thanks for making this video... I was about to give up!

[@charleslerner38]

Outstanding idea. Your method worked beautifully for me and there is no way I would have gotten the basket out otherwise from my 22-year-old machine.

[@LaLiberata]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you very much! Our hitch was too big so we used a large horse shoe, haha!

[@cjoakman7715]

Nice tip, we could be related....lol. My whole life I've had to "engineer" ways to get stuff done and I think that's why I love this method!

[@DadsGotADeal]

Cj Oakman heck ya man! Theres always a way. Fighting the trend of throw away possessions.

[@ImogeneBettr]

You saved us. I bought a used 22 year old Kenmore washer that was sold to me "like new". Why? Because I was stupid and bought a HE Speed Queen that sucks!!!! (Never buy a TR5003) It is awful. Sure, it has a 3 year warranty....but it's the worst washer I've used in my 53 years of doing literally thousands upon thousands of loads of laundry. I endured it for six months and decided to buy something old since the new ones don't do the job anymore. The outside of the old Kenmore and even the inner ring appeared to be "like new". The salesman cleaned it up beautifully. But.....Surprise surprise....at home when I could look "under the hood" I knew there'd be no way I'd be washing clothes in that grimy disgusting tub that would be nothing but skin cell and dirt soup soaking into each batch of laundry. So, the quest began to take that spanner nut off (bought the proper wrench)....and once that was accomplished we were stuck. I thought we were going to have to throw in the towel....but this method worked beautifully. We had the tow hitch and one clamp...so we bought one more. I held the hitch and wrench in place for my husband while he placed the clamps. It was pretty simple. Twisting those C clamps to hear the tub pop free several times until we could lift it out was music to the ears. My husband understood the method from the video just fine. I'm not that bright....but I caught on.... Thank you for cluing in the clueless and saving the day. To all who try this...line your tub with a blanket or some towels....just in case you accidentally drop the hitch or C-clamps. They're so heavy and you don't want to ruin the deal by chipping your tub. AND GET ANOTHER PERSON to stabilize the contraption before attempting this. It is easy...but I think almost impossible with just two hands.

[@thinking6307]

You are plenty bright...you wrote a great narrative here. With KZbin videos and taking your time, keep looking at it...the solution will appear. We've ALL got to fail...it helps us to succeed.

[@jenny.randle]

Wow! You cleaned that washing machine up really nice! Way to go and thanks for the advice.

[@nathanlong797]

Vinegar white distilled works the best you wouldn't believe how it works.this is a very good video. My washing machine was so nasty. thank you

[@nancyspady6889]

Thank you so much! Ours would not budge at all. Little help from some PB Blaster helped too. We could not believe what the old one or the inside of the shaft looked like.

[@RogerBrenon]

Tip: If you don't have a spanner tool, you CAN use a socket and tap it off with a hammer hitting each notch till it loosens. Then use the socket again and tap gently both sides of the slot of the drive block to loosen the rust(That's where the rust welds it) and the tub should come out. Worked like a charm for me with not that much effort.

[@scottgray5720]

Great video! This one is more like real life situations. Like a few others I used a pulley/gear puller. It is much easier with just two hands and worth borrowing or renting from an auto parts store. Also used an old credit card (plastic putty knife) to scrape the gunk from the outer tub. Thought there was less chance of scratching and help for future gunk buildup. Again great video!👍✌

[@rodmandealerman3297]

Thanks Dad, great info that I will use in the next couple of hours when I go help my son-in-law with his pain-in-the-rear washing machine! I wish I could buy you several rounds as a reward! Cheers! 🍺 🍺 🍺 👍 👍 👍

[@yosemitesam8114]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Great job making it too. You explain the problem and how to fix it very well. Saved my back too !!

[@bmartin7828]

Thanks for this great helpful video. I used a flat pry bar and two c-clamps. A third hand would be most helpful but I got so thanks again.

[@littleglasshouse5797]

Omg! Thank you so much for this video! Well done! Saved me a lot of time and effort trying to break that drum loose!

[@dertyturtle5528]

Thanks man this is a big help spend hours and strained myself trying to pull a tub out this Is a lot better thanks again

[@melissastroud4599]

This is the best thing I came across in 3 days thank you so much

[@thomasc1457]

Thanks for posting this! Great idea. I used a gear puller and the nut and it came off easily.

[@parkranger1960]

I used a 12" adjustable wrench. It was strong enough and thinner so I could use the smaller C-clamps that I have.

[@kidcurry3962]

THANK YOU!!! A million times, THANK YOU! You saved what was left of my sanity.

[@richardatkins5163]

I Threw my back out trying to get it off, this really helped me out, Thank you !

[@ronaldjensen2948]

I used a two jaw puller on the nut. I don't have a spanner wrench, I used a bicycle bottom bracket spanner to loosen the nut. Worked great for me because my machine isn't that corroded.

[@stoetzer1]

this was very helpful. did not have the spanner rench. but your idea gave me an idea. a block of wood on the shaft and knocked it loose. THANKS.

[@MattJonesYT]

Can use anti seize when reinstalling to help prevent a repeat

[@akaspick]

Well, used this method on my machine... it was stuck so much that instead of releasing the drive block from shaft, the shaft instead pulled right out of the motor and did some serious damage... washer is now landfill material. Was worth a try though... thanks for the idea.

[@VictorMPR]

Man! That’s it!! That’s my problem, alright. I kept thinking the guy in the repair video I watched forgot to mention something, but... nope. Our washer is also gunky and smelly, so the tub is stuck. Sadly I don’t have c clamps... I should, I wok on cars... so I’ll have to get creative here. But I understand the problem, which will help in figuring out a solution. If anything, the auto parts stores can lend you tools, and I think a large puller will work as well.

[@dominicd859]

I managed to remove my tub with this method but I broke my transmission. If you have to put a lot of pressure on the c-clamps and the tub doesn't move, maybe it's not a good idea to continue.

[@gwhite0992]

I used a socket as a punch , set it in one of the slots and then used a heavy hammer. I cut a 2x4, placed it so hooked under the lip of the tub and then levered against the spindle top. I tried my scissor jack and then went to a small "crow bar". I protected the single with wood also

[@Gex121]

Any advice for removing a stuck agitator?

[@landofevolution9757]

My tub was stuck to the drive block I held the tub while I hit spanner wrench tightening way on the hub nut...then it didn't seem it did much... I poured a liquid soap around the drive block...seam between tub and block 2 seconds later soap soaking down....I didn't have penetrating oil..... the tub lifted right out! Cos my tub and drive block were spinning together after I had removed hub nut... couldn't lift tub out. After all that the drive block I just tapped up out from underneath with a hammer.

[@chrisoliver16]

Finally a great video

[@TheSnakeboy11]

I used a crowbar and a sledgehammer to tap the spanner nut off. That was way harder than getting the basket up and off, just use plenty of WD-40

[@khantutan825]

Very creative solution. Do you have any tips on how to remove the Basket Drive shaft that is stuck?

[@RestBreak]

Thanks for this video. I had success using a 3-jaw gear puller from Advance Auto Parts, AC3110 that has a 3 1/4in reach. I used your flip the spanner wrench method, genius. Even then it took so much force to break the corrosion seal, and then I found the drive block was rusted to the inner tub. After I removed the inner tub I tapped the drive block down and out with a mini sledge and used a wire brush to scrape off the corrosion. The clamps part I tried but didn't work for me because I kept dropping them all over the place (side note: I advise anyone else to put down some towels or something so the tub coating isn't damaged). I tried a piece of 2x4 wood sitting across the spindle and even drilled a 1/2 in. deep hole so the wood could "sit" balanced on the spindle but when I applied the clamps no matter how I tried to balance it the wood would always lean forwards or backwards as I was turning the clamps on the sides.

[@rasong]

Did the same but from Oreilley's

[@gustavoj.zamoranos.4118]

I would like to know what did you do to have the 3 pieces apart once you take the drum out of teh machine. The nut still is stuck to the metal piece.

[@pknupfer]

The number of people who've shown up here celebrating this method really surprises me. It's an incredibly cumbersome and difficult process, most of which this video never shows us. How did he get the clamps on? He doesn't show -- in that tight space, balancing a 40-lb hitch receiver on top of a tiny transmission shaft, and then attaching and tightening C-Clamps is almost impossible without another pair of hands. In fact, nowhere is there a video showing how to do this. And once you get the clamps on and try to tighten them (he never shows that, either), you can end up driving the transmission shaft right into the gear box. Instead: turn the thing on its back, remove the transmission (3 bolts, motor wire harness -- lots of videos on this), and then pound on the drive bolt with a large socket and extension until either the basket drive comes loose from the bolt and comes out, or the drive and bolt both come out. If the basket drive comes out you can lift off the tub and work on removing the bolt from the top and underneath.

[@roycounts9147]

Thank you! This has been driving me crazy!

[@ke0qe]

From Charles Juedemann, Union, MO, I also had this problem and In my case I used a substantial auto wheel puller and struggled to remove the tub. I finally used a 250ft lb impact driver and that did it, but I was afraid I would break the nut, it didn't and the tub came out. From there on it was easy. HOWEVER my original problem was a violent noise at spin start up. The unanimous suggestion on youtube was this collar. How it could cause a shake or noise I do not know as the collar was firmly seated in the tub with no wear. Time will tell.

[@sherriatsavinh4995]

What do you suggest if it drains but the tub gets stuck sometimes? It won't turn until i move around,, like it's stuck on something

[@rcarroll3204]

Any thoughts on holding the post top-center part of the basket while taking big nut off... in the case the basket rusted off 6 inches below the nut. No inertia from bottom & outside of basket to hammer against. Good idea on puller, have those parts handy for later.

[@rcarroll3204]

Figured out that big C-clamp applied tight (!) above rusted off spot pinched it in place. Made a deep socket contraption from plate with pair of 1/4" thick tabs that mesh with washing machine nut, cut hole in middle of plate for shaft, opposite side I welded about 3" pipe over hole in plate, then welded an impact socket at top of pipe. 2 Quick therma cycles of socket low red & slow cool, then protect eyes and put the impact wrench to it. Was very tight but impact wrench unscrewed it. Hammer didn't quite do it.

[@yeabrooo]

The spanner wrench i have doesnt have the Lip so it sits on the washer. Anything else i can use?

[@jessicaregan29]

Thanks for the detailed shots, I couldn't remember exactly how that final small white plastic piece & the metal piece that holds it down after the nut went. Thanks!

[@jalixvarietytv7849]

Terrific ideas.God bless you more🙏🥰🙏😇

[@metheonlyme1111]

I don't have that spanner wrench. I e tried everything. Amazon is gonna take 8 days to deliver. Idk why so long used to be two days. Anyways mine doesn't have the plastic washer thing and the metal thing that goes on the spindle before you put the agitator back on. Any idea what they both are called so I can buy them? Thank you. Once I get that stupid nut off I'll probably have to try your c clamp idea so thanks in advance.

[@KingKatura]

Mine don't have a spanner nut its has 4-5 bolts which yeah are rusted to death. The problem i have is when i try to unscrew them the whole tub rotates.

[@angelolite44]

I’ve ran into a problem, the white plastic piece that’s is on the sprocket right below the screw cover won’t budge. I’m afraid I’ll crack it if I apply to much pressure. Please help! What can I do or is there a small screw holding it or what??

[@jeffcoolhd]

I was just wondering if you are going to take your wash machine apart again and pull the drum out and clean the outside of the drum because I noticed you didn't do that and it has a lot of that gonk on the backside of the drum and it stinks also I cleaned mine it was spotless so please let me know if you're going to take care of yours like I did it will help you. Thank you for your time and once again thanks for making that video. Peace brother

[@DadsGotADeal]

Thanks for the tip! My drum was super rusty on the outside. Didn’t seem like gunk but who knows. Later I got a new washer and I get a smell now. I figured out my new washer doesn’t full drain and the leftover water gets gross. If I push the drum around after emptying a load I can hear water sloshing at the bottom

[@jeffcoolhd]

@@DadsGotADeal yeah I know what you're talkin about they all hold a little water in the bottom underneath the drum. But I wanted to let you know that was not rust on the outside of your drum on the old washer mine look the same way and it was filth it all comes off if you scrub it mine looks brand new now. Good luck with your new washer have a good weekend peace brother

[@conservativethought1460]

Why didn't you remove the old filter from the tub ?

[@autoworkout]

not getting this. seem like your working the spindle threads against the spanner nut. how does this remove the tub that your not attached to in any way?

[@HRTsAFyre]

Its ok if the tub rusted in the cylinder that the drive block goes in? Is cleaning it with a wire brush good enough or should it be primed and painted before putting it back together? My spin tub is in excellent shape otherwise. Does this area fill with water when you use the washer or is it typically dry? Mine has more rust at the base where the plastic filter attaches due to a leaking tub seal. I'm concerned about getting rust stains on my laundry.

[@TendrilMonster]

Wow... worked perfectly!

[@plgplgplg]

Thanks man, brilliant. Btw 11mm works for 7 /16".

[@Jgriffin0808081]

Absolutely genius, thank you thank you thank you

[@brickmaj]

BRILLIANT. Thanks so much for this

[@mightymight365]

My transmission housing broke at the rivets and all the oil leaked out doing that technique. But the basket broke loose and came off though. Needed to replace transmission anyhow but caution to those who don’t.

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

I've taken apart several of these machines and wondered how the tiny spin tube ears are able to drive a tub full of water and clothes. I have seen some drive blocks shear in such a way that it appears that the tub is trying to walk upwards. That will eat the ears of the spin tube and eat the corresponding notches on the drive block. The guy who sells me parts told me that the drive block is split for a reason. As you tighten the nut, it squeezes the spin tube at the same time the upper nut pulls the drive block into the bottom of the tub. That is the reason you have to make sure you tighten the top nut really well. Some machines have a little plastic washer with a peg pointing up on one side and another peg pointing down on the other. You will usually find that washer with a loose fitting "C" clip. He told me that those parts really do nothing. I put together a machine without them and found no difference. I thought it was some sort of spacer that kept the agitator from going too far down. Some books/vids recommend that the drive tube be replaced if the notches are worn due to a loose drive block. I feel that if you tighten the nut enough that the drive block will tighten enough around the drive tube that it won't be a problem. A last chance fix would be to JB Weld it onto the tube.

[@chillywilly6076]

obsolete professor If either the ears on the basket drive are worn down or the spaces on the drive block are enlarged due to ware, they both should be changed out. Either condition allows for play in the basket. During the spin cycle the play in the basket causes a great deal of drag as the motor and coupler and transmission work to spin the clothes dry. Customers will complain about clothes being more wet after spin than they used to be.

[@richardlawless3989]

My drive block is really crusty--the washer spins (and still seems like there's water in there but only agitates about 2 inches each direction--drive block? Or motor coupler? Thanks!

[@richardlawless3989]

Here's what finally worked for me in this order: (I just completed the repair and it's working fine) Start with light tapping. More tapping. Liquid Wrench. Increased tapping and more liquid wrench. Banging, liquid wrench and propane torch. Crying. Cussing. Some amount of beer. Finally, what worked was banging down and at a slight angle on the drive shaft itself. I couldn't get it to actually rock back and forth like so many people could. Replaced the drive block and seems to work fine now.

[@dntlss]

Thanks for this,I'm working on one right now that the tub has been on for 30 years,lol, ill be tackling it this weekend, i work in machine shop and have been around machinery all my life but you can ALWAYS learn something new from someone else,i dont have the spanner and i buy everything i have online since i can get it much cheaper,i was wondering about how much it would cost local?

[@DadsGotADeal]

dntlss I couldn’t find one local, but you could call the hardware stores or an appliance repair place if you’re lucky enough to have one nearby. My guess is $20.

[@dntlss]

@@DadsGotADeal You were right on the money,i found one this morning local and it was 20. Ive decided after taking everything apart to buy a new washer tub support assembly (the thing that looks like a triangle where everything rides on) and basket drive assembly,the stuff looks really bad that came out of there and i mean bad, this washer has been excellent for the last 3 decades so i dont mind spending some money on it,there is a bearing kit one can buy for the support assembly but its a pain to install and mine is badly rusted,some of the black stuff that came out of that shaft would put Chernobyl to shame.

[@DadsGotADeal]

dntlss awesome! Haha. Chernobyl reference. Funny! Ya that crud is terrible.

[@russellwingert2540]

Awesome video...worked flawlessly! Thanks so much!

[@sonofnok2153]

Wow! your video was such a game changer.

[@erikstormtrooper]

I tried this method. Unfortunately ended up ruining my transmission. Wasn't able to remove the tub either. My Drive shaft was "fused" with gunk to the drive block. So the clamps ended up forcing the center of the drive shaft into the transmission.

[@CareyMorris]

This is brilliant!

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

Where did you get the Spanner wrench?

[@DadsGotADeal]

KZbinsShitSorter I put the link in the video description for ya 👍🏼😊

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

@@DadsGotADeal Thanks! I got a tool just like yours but it was designed with 1 prong, not 4 like yours. My dad had it from being a retired tech for 39 years. We finally got that nut loose today, but I want to get a new tool. My washing machine is over 20+ years old and was used when I got it. The tub seal is starting to leak, it could’ve been prevented had I known the tub to frame stabilizer spring hole rusted thru. I’m basically restoring the whole washer now. Going to have about 6 labor hours into it. Cleaning everything, taking apart pieces, cleaning pieces, lubing rub pads, rust proofing prone parts, going get parts, installing parts etc..

[@DadsGotADeal]

KZbinsShitSorter man! You are being good to the earth with that one bro! I bought a new set last year and honestly I don’t know if it will last 10 years!

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

@@DadsGotADeal This set has been really good. Had literally 1 problem with each. Both problems could have been prevented.

[@tomnorris8759]

Great video but I use a gear puller in place of c clamps.

[@_ChallengeAccepted]

Tried it and it definitely got it loose and heard a lot of popping but it still didn’t come out. It’s like it’s stuck in the top part of the shaft. Sucks wasted a lot of time. I guess the washer is just long gone

[@pax7511]

Nicely done sir! Thanks for sharing...

[@carloutube]

Good job man

[@kpdvw]

these "grody" parts clean up nicely with a wire wheel on a bench grinder.!

[@fdporretta7095]

Super helpful. Much appreciated

[@everydaydogs]

My Hero!

[@SuperJeremi10]

Hey what is that plastic peace u put under the agitator clamp I noticed when u cleaned my washer mine was broken the tab sticking up has broken off now I need a new one washer still works fine but now sometime the agitator slowly speeds up during spin and I need it to spin right speed during spin I use the fabric softner cap

[@DadsGotADeal]

Oh wow. I wish I could help. I don't know the name of that part but there are part diagrams online with pictures. I'll dig around later and try to give you a link.

[@SuperJeremi10]

DadsGotADeal oh great thanks hope you find it. my washer works fine just noticed now the agitator has a hard time coming up to speed but it does eventually so it is still dispenser sing fabric softner I noticed it when I installed a new agitator old one had gotten nosy and had funky stains on it so I just got a new one instead of repairing and cleaned out the washer good I have a maytag dependable care washer model mtw5900two

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

I think you need the 4 fingers that are in the agitator. Some parts guys call them spin dogs.. agitator dogs. The top half of the agitator just seems to sit there or spin with no real force. They are p/n 80040 FSP/Whirlpool. see link: www.walmart.com/ip/WP80040-Whirlpool-OEM-Washer-Washing-Machine-Agitator-Dogs-also-for-Kenmore-285770/173985014?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=9982&adid=22222222227065479472&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=170315323415&wl4=pla-274786814587&wl5=1013804&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=115794506&wl11=online&wl12=173985014&wl13=&veh=sem

[@SuperJeremi10]

the issue i have been having with my washer with my washer is that it will agitate just fine the dual action agitator locks and spins one direction while the bottom half moves back and fourth the issue i have is when it comes to a spin the agitator no longer comes up to speed with the drum so fabric softener no longer dispenses i removed the agitator there is a metal c clamp that is fine then under that there is a plastic ring with 2 notches one side hooks to the metal clamp the other to he drive block well that plastic notch has broken off and i have no idea what that part is called other then that the washer works just fine it also has had a whole new agitator put in it the old one got stained pretty bad and had some cracks so i just replaced it.

[@keithworrell47]

What a great video, thank you

[@jakekenyon2534]

Thanks c clamp was a great idea . Piece of cake after that .

[@wolfy1]

You did what? I can't get the drum off. It's very old

[@echeverriaemilio]

Thank you!!!

[@morganjmalone]

Is the spanner nut reverse threaded?

[@DadsGotADeal]

Morgan Malone I don’t think so.