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Model: WJRE5550K2WW	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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stubborn nut		#1 Posted : Friday, October 24, 2014 5:14:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/24/2014(UTC) Posts: 1		Have a GE top loader, loud noise during agitation, spin. Leaks down around pulley bearing area. Have tub nut spanner wrench. Tried to loosen clockwise. Wouldn't loosen w/ 3 days of penetrating oil. Today I thought it broke loose. Instead the entire shaft is turning. Help! Thanks Stubborn Nut


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Saturday, October 25, 2014 3:36:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		I am fearful that the leak has let water into the mode shifter assembly in which case I think given your problem getting the nut off that a new machine is the best option here. Sorry not to have a better recommendation.


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