The Whirlpool W10817888 is an essential component of your washing machine, specifically the clutch band lining. This replacement component is a band that joins your washer's transmission to the inner tub by wrapping it around a metal ring. The agitator spins and cleans your clothes when the clutch engages with it during the wash cycle. The clutch separates from the agitator and attaches itself to the inner tub when the washer enters the spin cycle. The friction required for this engagement is supplied by the W10817888 liner, which guarantees that the inner tub spins rapidly to extract extra water from your clothes. A clutch band that is too worn out may cause sliding and less effective washing.