Washer won't spin or agitate and makes funny noise

My whirlpool ultimate care 2 top loading washer will fill but won’t agitate or spin and then it drains and when it tries to spin it makes a a funny like whinning noise can this be fixed?

Well, if you are lucky, not only can it be fixed, but the parts are very inexpensive and your own labor is free.

Sounds like the motor coupling is shot. Use this video to see how to replace it. Note: Your console looks like the screws are in the back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLPGs2UMUJc