What i found out on my machine was that the thrust washer had ground off the bottom of my basket drive tube , all that screeching we heard during the spin cycle was the bottom of the tube being ground off. i had to get another used drive tube installed a new clutch and now works fine, also your clutch could be slipping, i heard that you can put a #10 washer into 1 of the caps of your clutch spring and that would work.
SOURCE: loud squeal during wash and spin cycles, maytag atlantis washer
Squealing normal
occurs due to belt slippage. I would check your belts (look for cracks.
Check the belt tension as well, most washers have an adjustment,
normally on the motor that allows you to increase the tension of the
belt.
If part of a belt gets torn and it is long enough, it will hit any part of the washing machine within range and make a clicking noise at every revolution of the motor.
I am pretty sure you need new belts. You should be able to remove a few screws and open the back cover. Between the pulleys there is a tensioner...loosen that so you can remove the belt easily. replace it with a new belt and adjust the tension.
hope this helps
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