Quote Originally Posted by dryvr12 View Post
First, i have done a few searches, but couldnt find what im looking for. I have the two drums out. I have the agitator shaft un bolted (5 or 6 around shaft, and then two acting as a clamp.) I took out all the gears. So depending on how you look at it (washer standing up in normal position) i need to remove the top half of the tranny.

on a side note, i found less than $1 in change, but possible one diamond earing and one pearl one
If memory serves me, the Maytag washer has a wicked spring coiled up inside a spool. This spring released unexpectedly can injure you seriously.

Perhaps one of our appliance technicians could shed some light on this possible danger.