Product review (5 stars): The motor was making strange noises that made it sound like there was a mechanical failure
Replacing this component repaired my WM2277 LG washing machine.  The motor was making strange noises that made it sound like there was a mechanical failure.  Spin your tub.  If it runs smooth but the motor sounds like it has a mechanical problem, this could be the part you need.  My failure involved it tripping the GFCI on the washer, then making horrible noises while running before failing again.  I believe the failure was caused by using non-HE detergent.  Damn you Tide for using the exact same bottle for "sports" and "HE" with the same graphics.  The only difference was the UPC code and the "HE symbol" that is smaller than a quarter.