washer making a loud noise and off balance during spin cycle even while empty

pulled everything apart looks good everything is fine until spin cycle when it spends violently

Did you check the suspension spring and the tub support? You also may want to check the tub balance ring (#15 at the [B]diagram[/B]).

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/parts-for-whirlpool-wtw57esvw0.html

Gene.