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
Zee M Austin , TX January 07, 2023 The LG washer spin cycle was making loud noise because the bearing was bad. Watched the video from the AppliancePartsPros.com on youtube with step-by-step visual instructions, tools, and tips. Changing the bearing is a big job and would not have been able to do the job without it. The washer is used every day in the spa so it cannot have downtime. ApplicancePartsPros.com shipped it overnight delivery, got it on time and was able to finish the job before the next work day. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, 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