Mark D Orting , WA December 22, 2018 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WTW5500XW2 Whirlpool Washer Wtw5500xw2: Gearcase was bad. How to replace Drum Mounting Hub. I replaced the gearcase and now it works very good Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes