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Model: LXR9200HQI Brand: Whirlpool Age: 5 - 10 years
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Mori  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, July 1, 2009 9:05:57 PM(UTC)
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Okay let me try this again. About a month and a half ago, the washer stop spinning. After doing some research on washers with similar problem, found it was the direct drive coupler. I noticed that the new part had metal in the middle while the original ones did not. After finally getting the cover back on, I tested it without any clothes. I just wanted to make sure it was spinning and sounded okay until it stopped. When it did, it made this horrible scraping sound. I have since taken off the cover and ran it again thinking I might be able to see the problem. I thought it might be a spring but they all are intact. I really could use some help with this problem.
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:42:14 AM(UTC)
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If the spin basket comes to a jeky stop, you have sticking brake shoes. You can go to my Sticky above "replacing direct drive washer brake shoes" for info on this.
You can also shine a light in the spin basket and look for something like a bra band stuck in the tub.
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Mori  
#3 Posted : Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:52:56 AM(UTC)
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Hi Rich,

I took the lid off so I could watch it spin. It doesn't have a jerky stop but it does jerky when its spinning. The sound is almost like metal scraping against metal. I did check the tub (all underwear is wash by hand)but there nothing in there.
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#4 Posted : Thursday, July 2, 2009 10:45:18 AM(UTC)
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You can get tear apart info in the "sticky" I mentioned. I would pull the tranny and drop the spin tube down to clear the brake shoes from the housing and look for something out of place or broken.
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Mori  
#5 Posted : Thursday, July 2, 2009 10:48:04 AM(UTC)
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Okay will give it a try. Is there a visual diagram for this?
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#6 Posted : Thursday, July 2, 2009 12:46:32 PM(UTC)
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This is a rather simple washer to take apart, the trick is to know what's wrong when you take it apart. You might try www.applianceaid.com for info.
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Mori  
#7 Posted : Thursday, July 2, 2009 1:26:50 PM(UTC)
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Thanks, will do.
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