GE not agitating.

[Jay H]

GE #WJSR2080T5WW works as normal except it is not agitating. It even spins well. The motor runs fine and belt doesn't seem to be slipping. I removed the agitator and there were no obstructions. During the wash cycle I can push the agitator to the rear of the machine (or pull on it) and get some resistance as it tries to agitate but doesn't.<O:p</O:p
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Is this the transmission even though it spins fine?
Suggestions?

[Jake]

Yes, it sounds like your transmission is bad, if your washer is less than 5 yrs. old you still have a part warranty on your transmission.
http://www.repairclinic.com/dbimages/00000139/00039862.jpgTransmission and brake assembly, includes new tub seal (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=279566)

Jake

[Jay H]

You don't work for a parts company do you?

Forgive my terminology. <O:p
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The agitator sits on a plastic coupling that sits on a drive with splines (grooves) on it. The coupling is plastic. The plastic splines inside the coupling had worn. That’s why when I pushed or pulled on the agitator, it would start to move (forcing the metal splines of the drive into the worn

The $4.95 shipping was more than the part. <O:p
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Thanks. <O:p

[Jake]

So it was the drive bell:
Part#WH43X137 (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=753879)
http://www.repairclinic.com/dbimages/00000699/00211716.jpgAgitator drive bell (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=753879)


Wonderful, glad thats all it was.:)

Jake