Jeff F. for Model Number LG WM1832CW I followed your video on the LG washing machine (awesome) to get to the washing machine bearing but I pounded it for hours using both WD 40 and BP Blaster to help loosen up the bearing from the tub but no luck. I since put everything back together and it still works but is still loud. Although the bearing is loud, it still spins very freely. Any suggestions on how to get the bearing free? The 2 videos I saw show 1-2 taps with a hammer and it's out. Is something different on the LG MW1832CW? Everything else follows very well. Are there any tricks to removing the bearing? We have very hard water here in Albuquerque. Will this effect how to remove the bearing? Thanks
Answer Hello Jeff, The videos never show the problems encountered with certain parts that commonly occur. The only trick to removing the tub bearings is to use a long punch and reach through the forst bearing to drive out the innermost one first. You have to work your way around the bearing as you pound on it to avoid seizing the bearing in the plastic housing at a slant. When the innermost bearing is driven out from the outer tub assembly, you can then begin removing the outer bearing in the same direction but can be driven out with a socket to drive it out straight, (without cocking the bearing).. These can be hard to remove and a lubricant is not recommended by the manufacturer because of its' interaction with the plastic outer tub material. If a lubricant is needed, I always use a liquid soap. If mineral deposits are present, a mineral removal product can be used but be sure not to allow it to stand on the plastic outer tub material for any length of time to avoid unrepairable damage. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, June 23, 2016