Maytag Atlantis washer. Washer makes noise that approaches grinding, and the agitator doesn't spin. Rather, isn't connected to the motor. Spins semi-freely by hand, with a rough motion and noise

Look under the washer. Is there a little pile of black rubber shavings? This sounds like the basket coupler between the motor and the drum. If the coupler is the problem it is inexpensive to fix. Some also call this part the "clutch". It kind of looks like a hockey puck with six holes in it... three for the motor, three for the clothes drum. In your case, I suspect that the holes are intact in the direction of spin, but as soon as it reverses for agitation, it breaks out through the back of the holes.

I suspect the thrust bearing kit is bad. This comes with great instructions and is easily replaced. I would recommend changing this before replacing the machine. You are not out much if it does not work, but I am confident you will get it going by replacing this! This is a VERY common problem with these washers and the new kit has been redesigned.

Kelly

this unit has a berring problem the parts come in a kit not an easy doit yourselfer you also need special tools

1.bearing wearing down.2.m/c not balanced i.e.not level

check water pump

Does the motor start and run for agitation with the belt connected?

gearcase.

hi thanks for the question yes it is a bad transmission sorry

hi thanks for the question if it was making a high pitch noise that's the transmission buy new washer but not a maytag a roper is good same ae kenmore thanks the appliance doc

I guess its a bad clutch