Belt turns and pulley at the bottom turns, but the transmission doesn't move, so I was thinking it was the transmission (but really hoping it wasn't since they're not fun to replace.)

Since there's a good return policy here, I went ahead and ordered a trasmission last week. Transmission came in yesterday and I'm trying to install it today. Could not find my tool from when I replace the transmission on the washer 8 years ago. Would have loved to known that the tool was gone when I was ordering so I could order a new spanner tool, but I digress. Monkey wrench should work, but apparently the nut is frozen on there no matter how much I bang it (yes, I'm keeping in mind that the nut turn opposite of normal). Have just sprayed it with WD40 in hopes that will help remove it.

Should that part spin freely, or should it stop when I rotate it?

Also, when the washer is running, and is in the wash cycle when the agitator does not move, I do not see the transmission below moving either.

Thanks

I have a GE WNSR3090V0WW washer. Most functions seem to be working; the tub fills with water, drains and the basket spins. However, the agitator does not seem to be working any more. I took the front cover off, and I see the motor is working and the belt is moving during the time that the agitator is supposed to be moving. But, the agitator just sits there. I have found that if I put some sideways pressure on the agitator during the wash cycle, I will get some movement but not a lot.

Any ideas what is wrong, and if there is anything else I can do to troubleshoot it?

Thanks!