The tub balancing spring on my Whirlpool top loading washer model# LSQ9645KQ1 rusted through at the end of the long straight wire. I have bought another spring and need to know where the spring connects on the washer base.

Get the proper service manual :

Try any of the following Sears links :

Sears on-line website (http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/rails)

http://www.sears.com/Service (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/home_10153_12605)

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirecta (http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001I)

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirectb (http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080204x00001a)

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