Whirlpool W10404050 Washer Lid Latch Assembly OEM Part

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New gearcase. Originally thought replacing bearing would solve the noise but after an online chat with AplliancePartsPro, they researched bearing replacement and advised my model did not have the capability of the bearing replacement of other Cabrio models and recommended the gearcase. Replacement was not too difficult--albeit time consuming. Lid removal is NOT what is shown for most washers (putty knife to front clips), you remove rear vertical clips and pull the lid forward. I did not have the specified spanner wrench but careful tapping (really bashing) of the hub nut with short drift and hammer and removal of 6 years of muck allowed removal of gear case. Note it still took some force with a wood block to tap out from the tub. Be careful as the case is a tight fit and will contact items under the tub thus takes some maneuvering to drop free. New gearcase--back to quiet, original operation!

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