I just replaced my drain pump and if I didn't have the new part in hand, that 1/4 turn bayonet latch with plastic keeper would have made me pull the base from the tank. The sprocket impeller drain motor still rotated but had a bad spot on the bearing. If yours 'graunched' once I would expect it to happen again. I'd buy a new motor if I were you. Otherwise, expect to be bailing when its least convenient for you.
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