Daniel H Lynn Haven , FL August 24, 2019 Appliance: 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 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. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set, Wrench Set
John H Cicero , NY March 31, 2022 Appliance: Kenmore Washer 79641073310 Sounded like a freight train when on spin cycle. Replaced the bearings, seal, spider gear, and tub gasket. A little tough getting the spider gear shaft off bearings. Wish I bought the bolts to secure the spider to the tub, had to heat them to get them loose, but all in all, followed the video steps and it went smoothly. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Scott M Fountaintown , IN December 27, 2021 Appliance: Kenmore Washer 79641072311 Rear bearings Removal of bearings can be very difficult. I would just buy rear barrel with bearings and gasket installed. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set, Wrench Set
Kathy Z Rancho Palos Verdes , CA April 18, 2021 Appliance: Model LG WASH MACHINE Noisy bearings. Everything was very easy with the exception of the bearings which put up a fight for a good 2 hrs. Finally busted out a huge sledgehammer and a massive steel chisel to beat them until they came out. Prepare to go to war with the bearings if doing this yourself, good luck! Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set, Wrench Set
Tom F Altoona , IA May 03, 2020 Appliance: LG Washer WM9000HVA Main tub bearings and seal. I disassembled the tub removed the tub split the outer tub removed the bearings replaced them and reassembled. Videos were helpful as this is listed as a difficult repair. Ordering parts was extremely easy. The sales rep was able to verify parts for my model with a system that allows them to make sure your getting the correct parts. Very satisfied with this company. Parts came directly from LG. I will use them again. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set