Jim H Flora Vista , NM May 15, 2016 Appliance: Maytag Atlantis Washer MAV6300AWW Maytag Washer Mav6300aww: My washer making noise and leaking and i did not want to buy a new one. How to replace Lower Bearing Assembly. I STARTED BY REPLACING THE TUB SEAL AND BEARING BUT STILL HAD THE PROBLEM SO TORE IT ALL DOWN AND REPLACED THE LOWER BEARING, SNUBBER RING BRAKE ROTOR AND THRUST BEARING. I AM 77 YEARS OLD AND IT TOOK ME AWHILE TO DO IT ALL. IT RUNS AND SOUNDS LIKE A NEW MACHINE NOW AND MY WIFE IS HAPPY. THANKS FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF HELP. JKH 34 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours