first i removed the agitator (and the locknut that sits under it at the top of the tub, the one with the 4 square notches in it). then working from the bottom, i have removed the w pump, the three stiffener brackets and three bolts holding the transmisson to the baseplate. i then removed the transmission, belt, and idler pulley(the one directly under the center of the tub). the next piece looks like a shift fork, it and whatever shaft goes up the tub wont come out from the bottom. does it stick, or require a puller of some type, or do they rust together, or am i missing something? p.s. i am chasing 2 problems, weak, stoppable agitator, and loud noise on deceleration, it sounds like throwing a car into park while still moving. the transmission is also seeping oil, is it cheaper to reseal, or to replace? thanks, david