Sounds like a broken drive coupling.
We begin this repair odyssey by removing the washer's cabinet. The secret to removing the cabinet is revealed in this post.
Ok, so with the machine dissassembled we focus on the pump, down in front, and remove the two clips holding it on to the motor. Then pull off the pump, unclip the wiring harness from the motor and the two wires from the capacitor (if present). Then remove the two motor clips (top and bottom) to remove the motor. The motor, by the way, is double-shafted, "double-shafted" means it has two shafts). The coupler is the three-part piece you see between the motor and the transmission (the other side of the motor). Your old coupler probably looks something like this, or even worse. Here's what a new coupler looks like.
Incidentally, for an excellent and detailed interactive diagram of the guts of this washer, see this page. You'll be glad you did.
When you're all done and you have the guts all tucked back in place, replacing the cabinet is just as easy...if you know the trick. And remember to reconnect the lid switch harness or you'll be scratching your head wondering why the washer won't spin
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