Product review (4 stars): Great fix for an inadaquatly engineered part.
Exact replacement part for poorly engineered part of washer.  The "filter" allows coins, hairbands, etc. to get into the impeller and the motor shaft wears out and the impeller breaks...  So, you have to order one of these replacements every once in a while...  Much better to order from Amazon than Sears.  It was half the price and is the EXACT SAME PART.
TIP: To aid in replacing the old part, tip washer back and rest on a basketball to access the two screws under the machine!  Then, check filter every couple months for debris to hopefully prevent junk from getting into the impeller and causing another failure.