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Model: WNSE4200	Brand: GE	Age: More than 10 years
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bjlpjs1234		#1 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2013 7:45:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/25/2013(UTC) Posts: 9		I have a GE Profile top loading machine, 12 years old. I recently replaced the belt because the spin cycle wasn't removing water. Now, during the wash cycle when it agitates, there is a VERY loud noise and the tub moves left and right about 1-2 inches each way (I removed front panel to see this). I'm not sure if the tub should be moving at this time. Any help will be much appreciated.
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fairbank56		#2 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2013 10:08:45 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Yes, it is normal for the whole tub and lower assembly to rock back and forth during agitate. Can you post a video to youtube so we can hear it? Eric
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bjlpjs1234		#3 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2013 11:04:53 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/25/2013(UTC) Posts: 9		WasherProblemJan25 2013 - YouTube
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fairbank56		#4 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2013 11:48:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Too dark to see but sounds like one of the suspension rods has come loose and is banging around. Eric
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bjlpjs1234		#5 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2013 11:55:20 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/25/2013(UTC) Posts: 9		Would it help if I uploaded a video that you could see into the machine? Is the suspension rod an expensive repair? Thank you.
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bjlpjs1234		#6 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2013 12:33:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/25/2013(UTC) Posts: 9		Picture 002 - YouTube
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applianceman		#7 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2013 8:03:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/28/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,648		It looks like from this angle that the clutch on the bottom of the motor (motor pulley) has fallen down on the shaft too far and it hitting the bottom of the washer. (I can't see it good enough to tell for sure) There should be a clip holding it on you may have lost the clip. At the bottom of this page there is a picture (the last picture) that shows the motor upside down with the clip on the clutch (showing how to remove the clip) see if your clip is still in place or not. GE Washer Disassembly Guide
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fairbank56		#8 Posted : Saturday, January 26, 2013 4:52:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Yes, I agree with that. I'm amazed that the pin on the shaft is still engaging the clutch. Here's what it should look like. Here's the clip if that's what is needed. Any time the clip is removed, you are not supposed to re-use it but replace with new one. Eric
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bjlpjs1234		#9 Posted : Saturday, January 26, 2013 8:35:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/25/2013(UTC) Posts: 9		you guys are so helpful! thank you so so much. i have dismantled the machine and found the clip off of the motor/clutch assembly. I'm going to find a new clip somewhere and replace it. I'll let you know the outcome. Thank you again.
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fairbank56		#10 Posted : Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:46:35 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		I would suggest removing the motor and remove the pulley/clutch to check the clutch lining and clean and lubricate it. Here is a good video on how to do it. Eric
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