How to Troubleshoot & Replace Samsung AP4211943 / DC62-00223A Washer Center Tub Seal

Replaced spider arm. While it didn't appear damaged/cracked, the heavy buildup of gunk on the frontside and backside caused the wash basket to spin out of balance--nasty to think your clothes are touched by this collection of nasty residue via the water wash cycle. While I probably could have cleaned it and reinstalled, I ordered the parts ahead of time and didn't want to take any chances the sludge was concealing any damage. Replaced the drum seal and 6 bolts--I agree should come with the spider arm--costly (at least 1-2 bolt heads will break off). Repair was easy after watching video. After several washes, still running great. No bouncing/banging and no leaks.--as long as you remember to put back the drain hose : ) 

With help from the youtube videos, I felt confident enough to tackle this on my own and it went well. The washer is working perfectly now. 

I replaced the spider arm assembly. While I was on this job, I went ahead and replaced the four shocks and the two seals around the tub and arm assembly. You will definitely want to order new bolts for the assembly as the old heads will likely snap off. They did for me, and same on one of the instructional videos on YouTube by Appliancepartspros. These are excellent and guided me through every step. If you are handy, this is a job you can do. It took me several hours between dis-assembly and the repair, but I went slow and was meticulous because I'd never done it before and wanted to do it right The first time. Most of the tasks are straightforward. It took me some time to line up the first shock, but the others went on quickly. The only problem I encountered was replacing the front band, the one with the spring. I couldn't get it back on. I ended up having my wife hold it in place while I stretched it, and it slid into place. I'd also suggest paying attention to the dis-assembly. The videos didn't provide torque specs for re-assembly, so it's helpful to remember how tight you want to put the bolts in. 

I started by searching Google to find a cause for a very harsh “out of balance” vibration. Besides the obvious reasons such as uneven load or a leveling foot not touching the floor, the thing that came up the most was “broken spider”. Searching for “how to replace broken spider” led me to several YouTube videos showing the procedure. The video provided by Appliance Parts Pros was the most thorough and easy to follow. It also provided a link to the APP website. I disassembled the washer to identify which parts were needed for the repair. On the website, I entered the model number for our washer and a page with the correct parts was displayed. I ordered the items I needed and everything arrived on the third day, Referring back to the video, I followed the steps to reassemble the washer. Sorry about not having the model number. The washer is already back in place and I don’t want to pull it back out again. It is a Samsung front load model. 

Replaces broken spider bracket, installed new bolts and center tub seal. 

After researching on internet for my Samsung washer. Most folks problem seemed to have come from spider having eroded away. I order new parts for this change out. Couldn't get to the machine for a couple of weeks to do repairs. After disassembly Spider appeared to be OK but it was full of scale and also a lot of loose scale in the void. I guessed about 3 pound of scale some loose and a lot attached to Spider. I decided to change the Spider as the machine is about 10 years old. Probably wouldn't have had to but did it anyway. Ordering parts worked great. videos were real helpful. Bad water would most likely have been the problem. 

I followed the Appliancepartspros instruction on Youtube for how to replace the Samsung Washer Spider Arm. I also replaced the Tub Seal, Center Tub Seal, and Spider Bolts. The first evening it took me a couple of hours to disassemble the washer, the next morning I ordered the parts I needed from Appliancepartspros.com and to my surprise I received the parts the very next day. That evening it took me a couple of hours to reassemble the washer and now it works like it's brand new. It was a pretty simple process, but you may need help getting the drum out and back in the washer frame because it's a bit heavy. 

I removed the tub and pulled the stainless inner basket out. The aluminum flange assembly was badly corroded and the shaft separated from the assembly arms. All six bolts were corroded and sheared off and I had to take a 4 inch grinder and cut the flange assembly carefully out of the basket race. Cleaned the stainless basket and put the new flange assembly in and it works great now. 

Completely took washing machine apart and replaced damaged flange with the new one and also replaced tank and tub seal. 

The initial repair seemed daunting. But after watching a couple videos on removal and assembly of the washer unit, I jumped right in. The task was easier than I thought. Took unit apart, found the bad parts, ordered them online and presto, parts came in with 3 days and reassembled the unit in 3 hours. Works perfectly now!