Product review (5 stars): It works like a charm and I wish I had it when ...
Hi I did not buy this seal from amazon .I paid 122 dollars plus tax from a local parts store. Well after I found this it was too late cause they charge a 20 percent return fee. So I just used the part. Only one comment for you do it yourself people. Save yourself a big hassle and buy this tool to put back on the outer spring clamp. I was able to put the clamp back on without it but if took alot of frustration and I could have damaged the new boot I just finished installing.the spring clamp is the last thing you need to install to finish the job this tool cost 28 bucks and is well worth the money. Even if you only use it once. It works like a charm and I wish I had it when I was putting on my seal. I bought the tool and helped my friend fix his washer and
It worked great and no swearing or having to reseat the outer edge of the seal 8 times till I was able before without tool to put on clamp. With this tool it took a few seconds and  done. I do not have any interest in these tools or am I making anything by saying this . I am just trying to save you a big hassle and make the job go much easier. You will thank me . good luck with your repair. Also it took me about 2 hours to complete job . the people that said one hour must be very skilled . I did take off the front door  and it made it way easier for me . but make sure you remove the two hex screws from the door switch before you loosen the 4 screws and try to remove the door. Also the door is pretty heavy and you can do it yourself but it is way easier if someone can help you with holding the door when you remove it and put it back on. Watch the you tube video it will help. But it is a little tricky to get the seal started around the washer but with patience you can figure it out. Also make sure you have the seal seated around the lip before you install the first clamp. The tool I bought is called tension spring expander company called sensible products. It is a simple tool but they sure fiqured it out and it is well worth paying the money. The money you save by buying the seal here on amazon will more than pay for the tool. Thanks just my two cents worth. Also I cleaned out the pump housing and there was nasty stuff stuck in there so while you have the bottom kick panel off if you have never cleaned oot the pump it will be a great time to do so. But the smell and crap that comes out is nasty but now my clothes sure smell better as does the washer..