[JerryS]

My Amana washer will not spin. when it gets to the spin cycle it trys to spin, but the agitator wheel stops. When it was spinning it made a loud whirling noise almost like a jet engine spinning up. When it quit spinning it burned the belt through.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Tip the washer and try to turn the transmission pulley by hand counter clockwise.

If the pulley will not turn you likely have a seized drum bearing.

Here is a link to your washer model ALW880QAW.

[JerryS]

Originally Posted by PS Staff - Sheila

Tip the washer and try to turn the transmission pulley by hand counter clockwise.

If the pulley will not turn you likely have a seized drum bearing.

Here is a link to your washer model ALW880QAW.

Is there a secret to getting the drive bell off?

[PS Staff - Sheila]

You have to remove the motor and the pump.

Take the pump off the motor and put belt on so the belt is around the back leg of the pump.

[JerryS]

How do you get the part off that the agitator connects to (inside the tub)? I have tried to pull it off and it will not budge.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

There is a bolt that is holding it in place.

Take the plug out of the top of the drive bell to access the bolt.

[JerryS]

Originally Posted by JerryS

How do you get the part off that the agitator connects to (inside the tub)? I have tried to pull it off and it will not budge.

I have taken the bolt out and it still will not budge.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

It is on a splined shaft and you may need a puller to remove it.