How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP4010226 / 12002533 Door Boot Seal

The repair was made in part by using a rear Drum bearing, Door Boot seal and Lip Seal kit. The Front Drum bearing a litter larger than the rear bearing and was needed to completely repair with the washer. I also know now why the tech was wearing gloves. You make it look so easy on the videos but after 10+ years of service things are a little harder. Your videos were very helpful. Thank You, 

Watched the video online. Ordered part with two day delivery. Part was there right on time. The video took 8 minutes to watch and it took me start to finish 12 minutes to do the entire job which included cleaning up the dirty parts. That video was spot on when it came to dismantle and installation. 

I recently replaced the door latch and the rubber boot seal. The videos on the website were fantastic. Much easier than anticipated and so glad I did it. One word of caution though. The spring that attached the boot cable is pretty strong and took a couple tries. Might be a good idea to get asecond pair of hands to help. 

Since I travel for work, I receive constant requests for flight and hotel reviews. I simply don't have the time and energy to respond. However, I must comment on my experience with this company. The parts were easy to identify, and the least expensive too. What really blew me away was the tutorial video that was professionally done, and extremely clear. Without that, it would have taken me hours longer to complete the task, and with provocation for less-than-choice language. Oh, I almost failed to mention that I ordered the parts on Tuesday, received them by Friday, and did the deed on Saturday. Cinch! We even had time to do laundry in time to keep from being tempted to break the sabbath. Life is good! 

Purchases replacement bearings & rear seal. Also purchased new front door seal as it had molded. replaced both bearings - rear seal was completely gone. installed "new model" rear seal & front door seal (took around 4 hours with bearing puller) put unit back together & tested- smoke started rolling out while in high speed spin cycle. Found that my machine takes the older - thinner rear seal (not any instructions for which one to use). Replaced rear seal -AGAIN & sold unit. bought new whirlpool front loaders so I will have this problem again in another 10 - 15 yrs. great products-!! 

Replaced wax motor and door seal. Video instructions very helpful. 

Bought replacement, loved the video... but it takes four hands to speed it up! 

This was the 2nd time replacing the front and rear bearings in my Maytag washer. It went much easier, since we put antiseize on the bearing housing last time. Still needed a slide hammer to pull the rear though. 3 1/2 hrs start to finish, with 1/2 hr cleaning the tub and inner drum. Could not use updated seal (again) it does not allow the tub to go in all the way into the rear bearing. Reassembly was easy, only 2 tries to attach cable and spring on the boot. Works perfectly and QUIETLY now. 

New bearings in the outer drum. 

Ordered a new door boot seal. The video was very helpful; although it did take a bit longer installing a new seal than anticipated.