How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP4428022 / WH02X10283 Thrust Washer

Changed part numberWH38X10017,Shaft/Tube Assemble,bairing was bad,watched video , no problem.,works fine now. 

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 

I viewed repair manual found on-line also viewed Instructional videos from AppliancePartsPros, Followed instructions, ordered parts, Repaired washing machine, Approx- 4 Hours. Thanks Your instructional Videos are fantastic !! 

OK kids, pay attention! This was my second attempt @ this repair. My first repair started leaking right away and had to be re-done about 6 months later. HERE IS THE PROBLEM!. In the video, you'll notice that (while putting it back together) when you put the square hole washer and split-ring over the shaft, they look to land atop the rubber seal, buy when you do this in real life, there is a gap between the seal and the washer. (This gap was close to a 1/4 inch). I THINK that the first time I was just doing what I saw on the video and not really THINKING about what I was doing and if there was a gap then, may have just left it as such and therefore allowed the SEAL TO MOVE. Thus, the leak. THIS TIME, I payed attention to THE JOB, and realized this gap would not allow the seal to be secure (as the washer and ring are designed to do). MY REMEDY was to put some galvanized washers over the seal to allow the square-holed washer to apply slight pressure as I think it should. WELL, So far there is no leaking this time and I hope that was the reason, the solution , and that this will be helpful. Another helpful (time-saving) tip. Use a socket the size of the bearing for removal. Set the socket on the bearing and use a good size hammer, KABAM!, it's out. Good Luck!