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I have a water leak and wanted to use the Kit, Hub & Seal to replace the upper and lower seals as well as the tub seal. I have managed to disassemble the top, and gain access the Drive Bell, but can not get it off. I see there is a 'puller' but since the kit comes with a new Drive bell, is there a way to take off the old one without buying the puller?

Shailesh for Model Number Amana LW8203W2

Answer Hello Shailesh, There are two ways to get the drive bell off. You can get it off with gear puller or you can cut it off with dremel. You have to be careful not to damage transmission shaft with the dremel. The most effective way to remove though is a gear puller.

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Does this kit contain all parts to quiet a extremely loud spin out problem? If so, I am comfortable in making the repair. Thank you. Darren

Darren for Model Number LWA50AW

Answer Hello Darren, The kit contains all of the parts to correct a loud spin due to a bad spin bearing. It does not contain the tools required. One of the tools is a spanner wrench 35-2968 used to remove the drive hub. Another is the nut seal tool 35-2968, which is used in conjunction with the spanner wrench. You will also need a seal removal and re-installation tool 12002012.

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Hi, I purchased the ap4253981 kit. I see the sealing washer on top of the nut. I saw in someone else's post that you say to cut the washer off with a chisel. I do not see a new sealing washer in the kit. The nut is frozen as well and I have it soaking. Several heavy blows with a hammer have not done anything but make it mad. My hub assembly is corroded pretty badly so just replacing the top Drive bell and seal are probably not an option. Any ideas? Thanks

Ryan

Answer Hello Ryan. If the drive bell is removed, the hub in the kit R9900552 should lift off the transmission splines. It does not unscrew off of them. If it is stuck, you will need to cut it off, but be careful not to damage the transmission.

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I took the front and top off the washer. I can see a definite line where the water is spun onto the inside of the washer just below the tub. What part(s) do you recommend to fix this? Thanks.

Ryan for Model Number Lw8252w2 (plw8252w2)

Answer Hello Ryan. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace R9900552.

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I am replacing the hub and seal on a Amana LWA50AW washer. Bought the hub and seal kit and have a repair manual. Ran into an unusual problem. I cannot get the new hub to fit on the spline. The spline has three sets of threads. The first threads are smaller than the hub opening. The hub fits easily on the second set of threads. However I cannot get the hub to go over the third set of threads which it has to to go on the water seal. It's like it bottomed out on the top of the third set of threads. I use anti-seize. The threads appear clean. I tried pushing it on, rocking it on and tapping it on all to no avail. Any idea why I am having this problem? I would think if the hub cleared the second set of threads it should clear the third set of threads.

John for Model Number LWA50AW

Answer John, Do you have the original transmission in the washer 38165P with a splined housing, or the revised/updated transmission kit 12002178 with the threaded casing ? You may have the wrong bearing / seal kit for the transmission in the unit. Thanks and Good Luck

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I am doing a hub seal repair on my Amana washer LWA50AW and ran into an unusual problem. When I try to install the new hub it will not go all the way down the spline. The spline has three set of threads. The first is smaller than the hub opening. The hub should fit and slide down the second and third set of threads. When I install the hub it easily slides down the second set of threads but will not go down the third set of threads. It feels almost like it bottoms out on the top of the third set of threads. I did use anti-seize on the threads. I cleaned any corrosion I could find on threads. I tried rocking the hub, tapping the hub, pushing hard with my hands to no avail. I cannot see any obvious damage to the threads. Considering I just took the old hub off with a puller but it came of easy, I am at a loss at why I cannot get this hub on. Any ideas?

John for Model Number LWA50AW

Answer Hi John. I know you are installing the new hub on the transmission shaft with the tall 1-2 " splinned section is on the top. You may just need to take a small file on the transmission splines to get the hub to start on them clearly. Thank You.

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In the Hub and Seal Kit, Step 13 states that you need "anti-seize compound" and it is "available from the parts distributor." Was it supposed to be supplied and is it necessary or what would be a substitute? Thanks

Dick for Model Number LWA50AW

Answer Hi Dick. Unfortunately the anti-seize compound is not included with the installation kit. This is one of the many "un-seen" technician chemicals that he needs to carry on a van. It's one of the non-supplied needed tools that makes the job more professional if you ever need to get back into the same area in the future it makes dis assembly easier. Sorry, we do not stock this at this time but always update supplies periodically. You can also get some at your local hardware store. Thank You.

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I purchased Kit #AP4253981. I am having trouble removing the hex nut. It seems frozen. When I turn it the shaft turns as well. I can't seem to break the hex nut loose. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Dick for Model Number LWA50AW

Answer Hello Dick. Try using rust buster TJ93241 and a large heavy hammer. You will have to break this a loose this way. They can be very tight and hard to remove. Hope this helps.

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This hub has 8 hole pattern and my washer has 4 hole pattern. How does the 8 hole pattern work for a 4 hole pattern?

Niles for Model Number Lw8363w2b

Answer Hello Niles. You will line up the 4 holes in the tub with the 8 hole hub R9900552 and then install teh bolts into the unit. Hope this helps.

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Water is pumping out of washer. But leaking from below. I took the front off & can see where it is leakig ? Do I need a hub & seal kit?

Sandy for Model Number lwa8oaw

Answer Hi Sandy. If you can see dirty water leaking or dried marks right underneath the basket, then yes you will need the hub and seal kit part # R9900552. When you take the agitator off and see the drive bell under the agitator has broken sides then this part # is R9900189. Thank You.

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