The spring you found is probably one of three springs that help balance the basket while the machine is in spin mode.
													
																	Kenmore washer spin cycle off balance. 
									
																	Troubleshooting a kenmore washing machine whose spin cycle is not working. 
																	I have a kenmore washer. 
																	If your washer is located on a pedestal the problem can be amplified. 
																	A carpeted surface can throw this balance off. 
															
													
									
																	I am just not sure what part he removed to fix it. 
																	Our kenmore oasis elite top loading washer has had a completely off balance spin cycle for about a year now. 
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																	I have had this repaired before and the repairman showed me how to do but i have forgot. 
															
													
									
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																	Adhesive parts agitator parts axle roller shaft. 
																	All four legs should be in firm contact with a solid floor. 
																	Check that the machine is level across the front back and sides. 
															
													
									
																	I remember it was very simple. 
																	If your machine is like mine the spring is probably not broken. 
																	A machine that is not level will rock during the spin cycle and cause the machine to be off balance. 
																	Kenmore makes washing machine in a variety of models including top and front loaders and high efficiency units that. 
															
													
									
																	Now i admit that we have run probably several thousand loads of laundry through this washer 15 20 loads a week no kidding and except for the balance think it has worked really well. 
																	I had this problem too. 
																	The problem can have a variety of causes. 
																	The tub has got off balance during the spin cycle. 
															
													
									
																	I don t know how old your machine is or what model it is but mine is an older model kenmore heavy duty 60 series. 
																	A washer that is off balance during the spin cycle makes a lot of noise.