How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP4324356 / WH02X10265 Tub Bearing Split Ring

I am a former GE appliance tech, Had been working on appliances in my younger days. So much has changed in the appliance world. Since being retired from a different job my time is spent helping my family and just a few friends, So when my daughter called about a leak in her GE washer, I checked your site for the repair (Thank you, for all you do to help and show how to do these repairs. I can not say enough Thanks to your personnel that do this) I will be doing the repair Monday 1/13/20 and I am sure that the repair go well. The OEM parts are a plus and since I have some back ground it should go ok, barring no extra problems. Thank you again for the instructions on the washer and the parts. 

New mode shifter, replaced tub seal, tub bearing, tub nut, and split washer as well. Nice and quiet operation just like new again. All parts from Appliance parts pros fit perfectly, arrived very quickly and at a very good price. 

Replace seal and associated components. Had to cut nut to remove. 

Did a diagnostic review of available videos of real-world repairs and based on that information pinpointed the problem as the tub seal. Then found diagram, identified parts, needed. I did not use spanner wrench, soaked nut threads overnight, used 6" pipe wrench and hammer. Agitator removal biggest challenge used 2 ropes and 2 pc of 2x2 to remove the stuck agitator. Spent some time to clean shaft and inset on the tub basket, lubricated with a light coat of grease. Disassembly was a challenge, did not know what to expect, the assembly went well (studied video / made notes). Diagnosis correct, unit works well. Ordered parts had 2-day delivery, excellent service. 

Put in new transmission 

Replaced Mode Shifter and shaft assembly. The hardest part was removing the tub nut. I did not bother with the tool they sell. I used and impact wrench and a 1-11/16" claw foot I have. A socket would have been better but I didn't have one. Even after letting oil drip into the nut, it took quite a beating with the 1/2" impact gun at full blast. The tub bearing was the second hardest thing. I had to pound it out from the inside carefully to not damage the tub. The tub seal was totally shot and corroded causing some water to drip below onto the mode shifter bearing. While I was doing the job decided to get the tub bearing, tub seal, new belt, and all new hardware. The washer is about 10+ years old and hope I don't need to get in there for another 10+ years. Spent about $200 and about 5 hours, but I took my time working at a cautious pace. The washer sounds brand new again....nice and quiet. 

Replaced seal & bearing 

Replaced transmission and new washer. 

Had to replace the inner tub mounting hub. (Parts came in less than 24 hours after ordering.) 

Put new shaft and hub bearing in.