Do-It-Yourself Story

After replacing the bearings two times, I decided to replace the "washer spinner support (LG4434ER0002D), called a spider, so that the seal could get a good tight seal. However, the spider could not be removed from the old inner drum. The bolts just stripped when I went to remove them. So, I ordered the entire Tub Assembly. This comes with the spider (spinner support) attached. Now, we are back up and washing like crazy! New tub, new seal, new bearings, new shaft that rides on the bearings! Yes it is an expensive part, but we are as good as new now. Suggestion, make sure you tighten the rotor well. It pulls the shaft into the seal. Also, getting the tub clamp on the door boot is quite a challenge. I lubed it up with Dawn detergent, and slipped it on with two flat screwdrivers, like putting a bike tire on a rim. Hold the clamp in with one screwdriver, and slide the other one around the perimeter. This job does take a few hours, but it is doable. Watch the video step by step.