How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP5325072 / W10447783 Washer Bearing Installation Tool

Watched appliancepartspros video to determine I was able to do the repair myself. Ordered the bearing and tub seal kit and the bearing installation tool. Had the new parts in just two days. Completed the installation by stepping through the video using the pause button after each step. Did wait overnight to allow the sealer to dry before completing the final steps but actual labor was less than four hours. (I'm sure that I could do it now in less than three hours.) Have seen videos that did the installation with a sledge hammer in place of the bearing installation tool but I didn't want to chance to ruin the machine or bearings. Using the tool was quick and easy and gave me peace of mind in knowing the bearing seated properly. The machine works great now!! 

I bought the parts and installation tool. Unfortunately the instruction sheets were not included. I had to watch the video many times. The video was good except I could not back it up to get all the info I needed. All the parts fit as needed. My biggest struggle was that the top bearing kept misaligning during installation. Finally I installed the bottom bearing by hand and then used the tool to get the top bearing installed. Finally the shaft would fit correctly. 

After watching some videos, I took time to observe and realized that the noise was not changing when the pump turned on so it must have been the bearings. Ordered the parts and walked through the process with the video on how to replace the bearings. Had a little trouble getting the spacer tube and washer lined up during the seating process, but figured it out. Everything seems to be working like new again. 

1) First watch the video at AppliancePartsPros.com. My wife and I completed this job with no experience at all. We watched the video several times and also watched a couple of YouTube videos of regular people replacing the part on a model just like ours. 2) You might have to move the washing machine to a different area if your washroom is small. 3) Layout your tools and replacement parts. 4) Follow the steps in the video. You will need a lot of old towels and rags. Once you remove the inner tub assembly you have to clean it and the outer tub basket. (We also used Simple Green and a shower brush) 5) Assemble the washer and you’re all done! The only issue we had was with the washer bottom bearing. It would not stay in place. I put a little bit of the adhesive to hold it in place to the spacer tube. 6) Saved me from buying a new washer. 

My machine kept getting a 5 d error code and twice we ordered parts to temporarily fix the problem. I kept telling my wife that I believe the shaft was stripped I was feeling small metal pieces. I ordered the shaft and the replacement tool took the machine apart and I swear my wife saw all the parts and assumed the washer was garbage now. I followed the repair video to the tee and when I was done my wife could not believe her eyes. I thank you for those repair video’s they make things so much easier. 

Bearing and tub seal kit. The repair was a little bigger than I thought. But it came out great and the washer is back in service. 

I determined that it must be the main shaft seal as the source of the water leak. From online videos, I learned a water leak through the shaft seal would cause the bearings to fail. The failed bearings were causing the jet engine-like noise. I watched a number of repair videos that showed me how to do this repair. I decided to order the seal, bearing, shaft, and bearing installation tool. I ordered parts on Friday and received them on Tuesday. It took about 3 hours to do the repair. I would say, it was difficult but doable. The satisfaction of completing the successful repair was a reward in itself. Plus, I saved a lot of money by not having to buy a new washer or deal with an appliance repair co. 

Replaced bearings and seal Also used small bottle Jack to remove tub. And 3lb. Short handle sledge hammer to "Drive out shaft". Released top by removing two top screws on rear hinge on this particular model. ( Not mentioned in video) 

Bearing and seal kit. 

Replaced the bearings and shaft.