FU: Washer problem

[Catzilla]

deckeda wrote:
Weird. So, a pulley fell off but without its metal center? Sounds like it's on a spring-loaded idler arm and the pin the pulley was on is now what the belt is negotiating. That could explain why it still works, but not well.

Exactly, heres the idler arm:http://www.partselect.com/Models/SAV405DEWW/Parts/PS2027756-Whirlpool-27001028-Idler-Lever.htm?SourceCode=20&SearchTerm=SAV405DEWW&ModelNum=SAV405DEWW&fSearchTerm=MOTOR-PUMP-AND-IDLER-ASSEMBLY&ModelID=289934&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=1&Selected=56074&Position=4&mfg=Maytag&Type=Washer&Mark=4
Looks like the axle/pin faces downward allowing the pulley to fall off. I just can't believe it made it out of the washer.