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Let me explain how the Whirlpool direct drive washer
clutch works. This way you will have a better
understanding of what the clutch does in the washer
The clutch uses two different parts to make the washer
spin The main part is the clutch itself and is located
on top of the transmission or gear case
The other part
is the brake cam driver and it is attached to the brake
& drive tube The clutch assembly is attached to the
transmission or gear case. When the motor is turning in
a clockwise direction or spin direction, the gears
inside of the transmission will turn the gear that the
clutch is attached to spinning the clutch
When the clutch spins, it turns the brake cam driver
releasing the brake and spinning the brake & drive which
turns basket drive block which turns the spin drum.
If the transmission or gear case fails to turn the
clutch or if the clutch pads are worn out and slip, the
washer will not spin or it will spin too slow leaving
the clothes wet.
In order to see the if
the clutch is turning you will need to remove the
cabinet and bypass the lid switch so the washer spins
without the lid switch. |
