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Washer drains on cycles and clicks real loud and does not spin. When hand turning the drum, it is very stiff. When I turn the coupler, it spins and something under the tub spins but the tub does not spin

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It could be the bearings are worn, one way to check is to open the door hold the drum at the top and try to lift it up and down, if it is the bearings you will feel quite a lot of movement

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* Test the lid switch
* Test the timer control
* Test the centrifugal switch
* Test the water level switch
* Inspect the motor coupler
* Inspect the drive belt (belt drive only)
* Inspect under the washer for soot (clutch)
* Test the motor
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* Test the transmission


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