The washer basin will not spin and drain water. The motor is spinning and the gearbox output is also spinning. There is a silver disc/wheel that spins and gets very hot. I notice the brake seems to be engaging/disengaging, but not sure why basket won't turn.

Thanks for the info. Where/how exactly do I pull the basket to check if something is stuck in it?

okay, I pulled the spin basket, and found the shaft spins just fine, without the basket on it. Also i didn't have to pull the aluminum nut off the nasket just came off pretty easily. The problem as I see it, the shaft spins, but the basket slips. The shaft spins and the basket sits still. As a temp fix I wrapped the shaft with some duct tape, and it is working for now, but it won't last forever. Does the aluminum nut close the split collar around the shaft, causing the required friction to turn the basket?

What does the spin block look like? The filter was kind of nasty and falling apart in places, but I don't believe that is the problem. I notice two tines sticking off the top of the drive shaft, do they do anything?

hi guys!
i got the almost exact same symptoms with my whirlpool.drivin me nuts!i still dont fathom how the clutch works!here's a pic of parts.why does the yelow nylon brake release have that funny little tang and slot?what is that little hook shaped wire for?somethimes when i put it all together it spins(if i try agitate first) and when i release the lid switch it stops on a dime!!then if i hit switch again motor goes and clutch drum spins but nuthin happens with tub!would it stop on a dime if tub drive block was shot?:D