Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Drum Bearing by Whirlpool

Neal, There are a couple of things to recheck and check. Are you sure you removed all of the original sleeve/race from the top of the transmission case ? Did you apply approximately 1/4 teaspoon of turbine oil to the bearing and race and did you over torque the tub mounting seal when you put the machine back together ? The stem only needs to be hand tight as possible, then tap the spanner wrench with a hammer or a "balled" fist, then set the set screw. Since you needed the bearing and seal kit, you probably had a leak, you'll want to remove the front panel, put the washer in a spin cycle and carefully listen, to see if the noise is coming from the lower portion of the base/cabinet under the machine. If the leak was large or it leaked for a while the lubricant in the lower brake package bearing WP22003441 was flushed out and you'll need to replace it.