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Model: LWA30AW	Brand: Amana	Age: 5 - 10 years
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jonas440		#1 Posted : Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:48:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		i have a clicking sound when the washer trys to engage spin cycle. it trashed the belt so i put on a new one and the new one chatters bad when the belt reverses for the spin cycle. thanks for your help


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jonas440		#2 Posted : Sunday, March 16, 2008 7:19:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		ok, perhaps a little more info will help. i have removed the brake shoes and that did not help. the pulley will not engage when the belt changes direction. any ideas on what i should replace? can i check a clutch plate or springs or something in that assembly to see if thats broke?


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richappy		#3 Posted : Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:56:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		You might have something caught in the tub. Pull off the front panel and shine a light in the spin basket and check.


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jonas440		#4 Posted : Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:53:40 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		the basket spins free and easy in both directions. should i take this all the way apart, does the stainless tub and the outer tub come apart easy?


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richappy		#5 Posted : Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:22:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Have never worked on this washer, but you can check it out at web site www.applianceaid.com They say you either have a bad tranny pulley or worn helix and washers above the pulley. They say to pull the bolt and pulley off and add some washers, then assemble and turn the pulley in the spin direction, then the pulley will ride up the helix and engage the clutch to turn the basket. Please post results.


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