Product review (4 stars): It was just as easy to install as it was removing the old one
It shipped just as the picture looks with the shield included. It seems that this product can be used in a wide variety of washer brands. Of course, you would want to know your make and model before you simply purchase this.

It was just as easy to install as it was removing the old one. The only trouble I had was making sure the main pump line was inserted all the way over the fitting. My washer uses the squeeze clamps which were a HUGE pain trying to get this to fit properly. Someone suggested in an earlier review to use the adjustable screw clamps which is a much better idea IMO. I did have a slight leak after installing but that was only because the lines where not completely over the fittings. All in all it seems to be a good product.