Customer Questions and Answers for Bearing by Whirlpool

Hello Erik. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the tripple lip seal bearing W10116791 on the unit.

Hello Mich, There is an upper and a lower bearing on these units. The upper bearing is called the main bearing assembly but it only fails if the outer tub seal has leaked detergent water into it so, the seal must be changed at the same time. The part numbers are dependant on the first two digits of the serial number. If the first two numbers are 13 or lower you will need to order seal kit number W10116791 and the bearing is included in this kit. The lower bearing for serial numbers beginning with 13 or lower is 12002013. If your serial number starts with 14 or higher, you will need to order seal kit number W10116790 and bearing WP40004201P. The lower bearing is WP40004001.

Hello Gifford. If the gears are slipping in the unit, then it sounds like the transmission W10840857 is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. Check and make sure it is not the helix WP40047402 that is worn on the pulley. If so, it will not release the brake properly.

Hi George. You need to lift and support the bottom of the unit. Then see if you can turn the belt in both directions. One way it will allow the inner tub to spin. The other way will lock the tub and allow the agitator to work. If it does not, then the first thing to check is the electrical end. Remove the belt and see if the timer allows the motor to work one direction for agitation and then the opposite direction for spin . This will tell you if the timer is sending the voltage to the motor and the motor working. Separates the electrical from the mechanical. Start thinking in this way. Let us know what part is binding, or parts needed. Thank You.

Hi Hurmond. The part that you are referring to is the main bearing assy. part # WP40004201P. It is encased in a flange mount assy. that has 3 -tri-mount holes. In case you need the tub seal repair kit it is part # R9900552. The spanner wrench needed is part # TB123B. Thank You.

Hello J. Check and see if the main bearing WP40004201P is what you need, or if the part is in the tripple lip seal kit W10116791. Hope this helps.

Hello Cathy. This answer was located on our Repair Forum, this is a free service in which technicians will assist with answering repair questions for our customers. Please use this link to assist in your repair: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/washer-repair/142985-maytag-washer-squeels-spin.html . Hope this helps!