Bruce W Macomb , IL August 08, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Washer- Horizontal Axis MAH5500BWW Maytag Washer Mah5500bww: Tub bearings / seal. How to replace Lip Seal Kit. 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-!! Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours