Kenmore 60 series grinds when spin starts

That could be the motor coupler. It could also be the transmission. It is pretty easy to fix. I recently worked on my brother's washer:



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rebecca it is probably the motor coupler. Move or slide ur machine over and if there is ruber filings under it then it is the coupler.

Hello,

That sound very typical of a broken motor coupler this tip i wrote will explain how to take apart the washer and check/replace the coupler
http://www.fixya.com/support/r10293994-whirlpool_made_washer_not_agatating


GENE

If the coupling is OK then the problem is most likely to be further up the drive-line, which means the gearbox has probably failed. .........Nomess

you need to replace the motor coupler between the motor and the trans.,let me know if you need more help,mike

You have a broken motor coupler, you can see how it is replaced on samurai appliance guru

CHECK THE MOTOR coupler located between the motor and then transmission this will be a good place to start if you lean back the washer and look from the bottom you will see a thing between the motor and the tranny that looks like a oreo cookie check and see if that is broken in any way

That sounds like a clutch problem - probably just worn and need replacement. Will definitely need to pull to find exact fault.

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Sounds like your motor coupler. use this link for instructions to check.http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/washer/check/coupler.php

You most likely have a broken coupler between the motor and gearcase.
You can buy the part for about $10 or have someone come out and replace it for about $150-200.
If you will post the complete model number from the the washer so I can see which style cabinet you have, I will try to walk you through the repair. It isn't very complicated if you are handy with home repairs.
With the age of the machine it probably just needs a coupler, but it could also have a problem in the transmission or basket drive that has caused the failure.