Product review (5 stars): Kenmore washing machine pump replacement
Our story I'm writing for my wife:
After a Griswold family style vacation we came home to a leaking washer. I tipped the washer on its side, pulled a panel, saw the pump leaking, grabbed one part number and placed into Amazon and whammo, this complete replacement part showed up. 10 minutes of research show that Whirlpool, Kenmore and a few more use the same part.  They also realized the old pump was junk, so they replace the entire unit now.  Ordered Sunday night, got it Wednesday afternoon an installed in 10 minutes.  Worst part: smelly stagnant water.  A couple of the connectors are hidden, but fairly easily removed and replaced.  New unit slips right in and I only had to swap the rubber feet over from my original one.  It should be noted that my washer is 11 years old and has worked perfectly (even after two moves) since day one.  All pieces and parts easily removed and went back in with no struggles.  Yes, it is a bit quieter and works the exact same as the old except no leaking!! 3/8" socket for the 4 panel bolts (back and bottom), 10mm socket for the 3 pump mounting bolts.  1/4" drive ratchet and a 4" extension was perfect! Yes, the job could be done with wrenches if that's what you have.
Total time for repair start to finish including diagnosing, water line removal and hook-up, moving the machine and starting a test wash: 30 minutes.  ANYONE can do this job. Washing machines are heavy, bulky and have sharp edges behind the panels.  Those is my only words of caution.  My repair estimate was $250-$300 per an online quote...So, I'm a bit handy with tools and saved ~$200 doing it myself.