I just replaced both the coupling and the clutch assembly on the washer. Everything works correctly except that just as the spin cycle begins there is a clacking noise which stops as soon as the machine gets up to proper speed. When I re-inserted the agitator shaft and motor everything seemed to align perfectly, the motor set perfectly, and the bolts aligned fine. Should I take it apart and re-assemble it or might it "work in" and stop making the noise?

I was careful to put back everything I took out...the parts package had a new clutch retainer spring but I had to use the old retainer clip that holds on the hub cover. The retainer spring has one end bent so it goes into a hole on the clutch and then clips under the 4 "ears" around the center of the clutch correct? The machine works correctly (I ran a short cycle) and the "clacking" noise is only there when the spin cycle first begins. After the spin get up to speed it goes away. The shaft and motor housing went back together very smoothly and set right in properly to where the bolts hold the assembly on. Should I just open it up again and check things again? Thanks for your help.

Thanks Rich, I'll update the thread when I find out what's up. I'm thinking that I may have put the clutch support ring on after I put the thrust washer on (not sure that's possible)...we'll see. Thanks again for your help.

By the way, the brake shoes were already installed in the clutch assembly and I did not remove the spin basket (I don't have a span wrench so I didn't try to take the basket out).

Thanks again. I'll update after I pull the tranny again.