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.sears.com/Service

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirecta

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirectb

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