Washer outer tub assembly houses the inner basket and includes bearings and tub seal. Replace when cracked, damaged, or bearings are worn out.
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Driveshaft bearings and seal were wornout washer was very loud during spin cycle had small leak from outer tub shaft seal Christopher S. • Westminster , MD • March 27, 2015
Posted my problem on APP's Question and Answer Forum. Was concerned about liquid trapped in top and bottom plastic rings of SS laundry basket when I removed it. Was advised by APP's tech service this was normal and is added during manufacturing to add weight to improve efficiency of spin cycle. I purchased and replaced the outer tub with a new shaft, bearings and seal already assembled (about the same price as purchasing shaft/bearing/seal assembly and installation tool without the tub). Whole...
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