WM Clutch Washer

Description

The Tub Mounting Flat Hub Washer is a thin, durable spacer ring engineered to sit directly between the inner tub’s mounting hub and the split-ring tub bearing. Instead of acting like a standard fastening washer, its primary job is to absorb thrust and cut down on physical friction between these massive moving parts during the transitions between agitation and high-speed spin cycles. Because it operates at the epicenter of the washer’s spin assembly, it is subjected to constant heat, pressure, and moisture. Over time, the original washer can wear thin, tear, or disintegrate entirely. Key Features Function: Reduces metal-on-metal friction and dampens structural vibrations between the tub bearing and the inner tub drive hub. Common Symptoms it Fixes: * A loud squeaking, screeching, or grinding noise whenever the basket spins. The inner tub wobbles excessively during the spin cycle. Metal shavings or black debris appearing beneath the washing machine chassis. Compatibility This flat hub washer is a brand-specific hardware component. It is primarily engineered for North American-style top-loading washing machines manufactured by the General Electric (GE) appliance umbrella. It is highly compatible with the following brands and part numbers: 1. Cross-Reference Part Numbers This part directly replaces a wide array of factory part numbers, including: GE / Hotpoint: WH2X1199, AP2045290, 279137, AH271511, EA271511, PS271511 Alternative Manufacturer Equivalents: WH02X1199, LB276 2. Brand Compatibility GE (General Electric): Fits hundreds of classic and modern GE top-load washing machine models utilizing the traditional central transmission shaft layout. Hotpoint: Compatible with Hotpoint top-loaders built on the shared GE manufacturing platform. RCA & Kenmore: Fits select legacy RCA models and Kenmore top-loaders whose model numbers begin with the “362.” or “451.” manufacturing prefixes (indicating they were built by GE). 🛠️ Repair Tip: When replacing this flat hub washer, it is highly recommended to inspect the surrounding Tub Bearing (WH02X1197) and the Split Ring (WG04F04223) at the same time. If the hub washer has disintegrated, these neighboring parts have likely suffered metal-on-metal friction damage and may also need to be replaced to fully cure a noisy spin CYCLE