Daniel H Lynn Haven , FL August 24, 2019 Appliance: LG Washer WM8000HWA Lg Washer Wm8000hwa / : Started to be loud especially on the spin cycle sounded like a freight train but there was no appreciable play or movement in the inner drum. How to replace Rear Tub Gasket. Followed the video! Which was very helpful. The shaft was VERY difficult to free from the bearings ... took the heat, penetrating oil, and a sledgehammer. Be ready for that to take a while and to have to hit the shaft a LOT harder than you think you should. The old bearings were also difficult to remove from the outer tub. Once all the old parts were out, seating the new bearings and putting the whole thing back together was relatively simple. In my case, the seal was compromised and the inner bearing was rusty. Rusty enough to make noise, but not so far gone as to allow movement/play. Outer bearing looked/felt fine...but replaced since I was in there anyway. With new bearings/seal drum rotation was silent. 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours