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WHIRLPOOL | Model #LSQ8543JQ0 | AUTOMATIC WASHER, COMPACT A/W | SearsPartsDirect.com I do not think it's the clutch, most likely the gearcase. Clutch will slip but I have never seenit make noise. Not a hard job, Takes me about 30 minutes but have done a lot of them. give about 1 1/2 hours to do.