Check if the drive belt has moved and is rubbing the belt guard and causing the noise.
If it is this could be caused by a loose nut on the yellow transmission drive pulley causing it to wobble slightly, causing the belt to move position.
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Here's a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tkGkJDuN30|video] that shows how to replace the drive belt which will allow you to check if all is OK or not
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Here's a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tkGkJDuN30|video] that shows how to replace the drive belt which will allow you to check if all is OK or not
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=== Update (04/15/25) ===
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Hi @dancing1020
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Check if the splines on the clutch assembly are stripped.
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Here's a link with a [link|https://www.partselect.com/PS10057144-Whirlpool-W10721967-Washer-Drive-Pulley.htm?SourceCode=21&SearchTerm=WTW4816FW1&ModelNum=WTW4816FW1|video] that may help.
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If it is search online for ''W10721967'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
Hi @dancing1020
Check if the drive belt has moved and is rubbing the belt guard and causing the noise.
If it is this could be caused by a loose nut on the yellow transmission drive pulley causing it to wobble slightly, causing the belt to move position.
Here's a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tkGkJDuN30|video] that shows how to replace the drive belt which will allow you to check if all is OK or not