Washer Agitator Not Moving or Slipping? Agitator Sub-Assembly Kit WW03A00272 – Fix Drive Failure Fast

A washer that runs but doesn't agitate — or agitates weakly with a grinding noise — almost always has a failed agitator hub or stripped subwasher splines. In most GE CL 27 top-load washers, this is caused by a failed agitator sub-assembly. When it fails, the motor runs but torque is never transferred to the agitator, leaving clothes sitting in soapy water with no wash action. ⚡ High-wear drive component on GE CL 27 platform washers — spline wear and hub cracking are the leading cause of agitator failure. Part WW03A00272 is the genuine OEM replacement kit that restores full agitation torque and wash performance immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Washer powers on and the motor runs normally
• ✔ Water fills and drains correctly
• ✔ Timer and cycle controls function as expected
• ✔ Drive belt and motor coupling are confirmed intact
• ✔ ONLY problem is the agitator not moving, slipping, or making grinding/clicking sounds during the wash cycle

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Agitator does not move during the wash cycle
• Agitator slips or spins freely without engaging
• Grinding, clicking, or ratcheting noise during agitation
• Clothes come out unwashed or barely agitated
• Agitator wobbles or feels loose on the shaft
• Visible cracking or wear on the agitator hub or splines

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the drive system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this agitator sub-assembly kit restores normal wash action immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WW03A00272
• Type: Agitator sub-assembly kit — includes subwasher hub, agitator base, and drive hardware for CL 27 platform top-load washers
• Replaces: WW03A00272 — direct OEM fit, no modification required
• Brands: GE, Hotpoint

⚙️ Installation Notes

Skill Level: MODERATE — 30–45 minutes. Disconnect power and water supply before servicing. Remove the agitator cap and bolt to lift the agitator assembly off the shaft, then disassemble the hub and subwasher components from the base. Install the new WW03A00272 kit in reverse order, ensuring splines are fully seated and the retaining bolt is torqued to spec per your model's service manual. Do not overtighten the agitator bolt — hand-tight plus a quarter turn is sufficient on most CL 27 models.

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