Use a car jack to raise the drum. Should give you enough play to get the spring back on. Also check the dampers - shock absorbers at base of machine, sliders may need greased.
Check out this site for spares : www.4directelectricals.co.uk
Check out this site for info: www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html
dan
February 2008
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How do you replace the drum of a Whirlpool washer?