Hello,

I have a Whirlpool LSR8444LQ0 that is several years old, the other night we started a load and when it got to the cycle it just started trying to spin but just sits there and makes a grinding noise and doesn't spin. I've taken it apart and can't see anything obvious wrong with it but I just don't know how to tell if the clutch, brake, or motor are bad. I sort of think it may be either the brake or clutch but how do I inspect them to see whether they are in fact bad or not? Any help would be awesome.

Thanks Tom

Hello Gabe, as a matter of fact I just did and went all the way down to the gear case assy and it looks like the gear itself has been stripped in certain places on it. This is the part I see on this link...item 25.

Gearcase replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL LSR8444LQ0 WASHER | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gear & pinon - Used inside the gear case.
Part Number: AP3094405 made by WHIRLPOOL


my biggest worry is did something else go bad along with this and also now that I've opened this up to see this I've obviously let loose the oil that was inside the gear assy. What kind/type of oil should I get and use to put back inside once I get this part?

Thanks
Tom