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Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 09:57 pm

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After reading several posts here I tore into my 5 year old front load washer due to the spin cycle/freight train that was deafening my family. Lots of belt residue on the inside after I removed the cover. Lots of slop between the inner and outer basket. After I got the pulley off, the bearings look in sad shape. I have found the bearing set from the link below and need to know if these will indeed work for the model of washer I have. Also, does anyone have the manual for changing these bad boys out? Do you have to pull the whole damn tube assembly out? I have also included a picture of what the back looks like. Thanks for any help!!!!P.S. I guess the spider on the inner basket could be shot too...Won't know until I get the halves apart.

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Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 10:03 pm

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I've seen grown appliance techs wet themselves when confronted with this job and then squish-squash out the door, leaving a trail of urine. Not for the haint of fart. More info in this topic.

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Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 10:17 pm

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So are you suggesting that I should purchase the complete kit, which judging from the thread you pointed me too is near $450 now?? I think the washer brand new was only a hundred or so more than that. Help, confused on what to do? I am no stranger to wrenching and working on equipment(IBM technician by trade) and don't mind tackling the repair if I have a manual or something to go by. Thanks!

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Read the entire topic-- replacing the entire tub is the surest way to go but at a much higher parts cost. If you feel like spending time on it, try just the bearing kit first. If it doesn't work out, you're only out $40 or so and you can drop back and either punt (get a new washer) or buy the complete drum assembly.

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Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 10:39 pm

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So I guess my next question is..the bearing kit I listed up top...will it fit my machine? Second, do you have the manual or guide on how to enact this repair? Am I missing something?

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Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 10:45 pm

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Yepper, you linked to the bearing kit you'll need, should you choose to accept this mission.

As for a manual, I don't know of one but will look. Maybe Reg or one of the other Masters has one they can post for you.

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Here, found some teardown info for you. Nothing specifically on the bearings, just on replacing the entire drum. PM me your email and send it out to you.

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this may be the one:

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Reg, Thanks so much!!! I will be ordering the bearings tomorrow.

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yOU MENTIONED A LOT OF SLOP BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER TUB , SOUNDS LIKE YOU MAY ALSO HAVE A BROKEN SPINNER ALSO I HAVE HAD MORE THAN ONE INEVER GOT THE SHAFT OUT OF THE BEARINGS...HAVE SOMEONE WITH GOOD STRONG BACK TO HELP. WE ALWAYS DO THIS AS A 2 MAN JOB

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Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 01:36 am

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follow page #82------ one man job. I undo and remove everything except the springs , then lay unit on back , remove springs and then carefuly lift cabinet off drum assy. The cabinet isn't too heavy. I'm an arthritic 65 yr. old and no problem..Most of my jobs have been sears --- replace the whole unit Other than sears you only get parts..

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Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 06:12 pm

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Thanks so much to everyone for their help. The removal was a success with only one of the shock absorbers suffering a casualty. I ordered up the bearings and a set of shocks. Obviously the bearings are pressed on and the new ones will have to be as well but do you guys throw a little grease on for good measure or leave as is? I have included a picture of the drum for any reference.

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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 01:55 am

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Did you also order a new gasket for the shell halfs??? You should install a new one now than getting leaks later down the road......Also, I lay the unit on its side to reassemble the tub assy.....never tried from the rear...I don't put any grease on the spin basket shaft... always new parts ( sears rebuild) Most people scrap the unit than pay $400 to $500 for a rebuild ......to many hidden problems, worn rear pulley hub....... new belt.......damaged spin basket shaft.....

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