At end of entire cycle the clothes were too wet. I disassembled to the direct drive coupler and it was shredded. I replaced it. Now there is a strong burning motor smell during spinning---that's if it spins ---Appears to stop due to over heating as cycle finished when coHow do I determine if it's a transmission issue(should tub spin freely when coupler is disconnected?), something impeding tub rotation and causing strain on motor, or if it's a motor issue?

what has happened is that the coupler has not been fully seated on the gearbox shaft, the motor shaft, or both. you should use a socket and hammer to firmly seat the plastic coupling on each shaft. If the coupling is not properly seated, the washer will work, you will get rotation, but there will be constant back pressure on the motor shaft, pushing it against the rear bearing race and the pump at the rear, the added friction causes heat buildup in the motor and eventual overtemp switch operation. Just solved this tricky problem myself. another clue that the coupler isn't fully flush and seated is the last motor retention strap is very difficult to get on, due to the 1/8-1/4 inch extra length. Jeez, since I finally fixed this problem on mine, I'm noticing the symptoms all over the forums!