Whirlpool 12001562 Lower Bearing Assembly OEM Part

I had a lot of problems removing the spin hub, I had to use an air impact wrench to un screw it even then it was very hard, it did not go easy with the hammer & pipe wrench as shown in the video. It was also very hard to remove the bottom spin bearing I had to cut the bearing retainer with a dremel tool so I could get my puller on it. After I struggled to get it apart The repair went very easy, I used brake spring pliers to remove the springs it worked like a charm. I am very pleased with the results, It works Like a new machine, would I do it again, Yes even though I am 72 years old, The video's were very helpful, Thank You Lawrence Lyons.

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

Replaced upper bearing. the bottom bearing was replaced as to assure smooth operation

I replaced these parts along with the tub seal kit (it contains the upper bearing), suspension springs and the drive belt. The root failure cause was failure of the tub seal, which allowed a slow leak of water into the upper bearing causing it to fail. The upper bearing became the noise source. All the other parts, this one included were replaced on a preventative basis. The lower bearing was failing but hadn’t gone out completely. Springs and snubber ring were replaced to improve shaking and squeaking that had occurred in the past during spin cycle, but weren’t related to the bearing noise. When I placed my order with APP, the tub seal kit was out of stock. I would have ordered it also, but had to seek another source. Appliance Parts Pros had the best service, as all of my parts from them were delivered promptly. The other source had poorer service and I had to wait two more days for my tub seal kit, even though I ordered everything at the same time. That’s a long time to wait when your family’s clothes washer is down for repairs. All in all, I spent just over $200 for parts and renewed my 14-year-old washer. That’s a lot better than spending $700+ for a new one.

I replace the thrust bearing kit and the lower bearing assembly. The washing machine is working so far. I am so glad that Appliance Parts Pros makes a video showing how to do the repair. Thank you Appliance Parts Pros.