Part
Tub Bearing Shaft & Seal Kit
Product Rating
Customer
Tom from PA
Problem
Spin cycle extremely noisy. Work in industrial repair field so to me it was an obvious bearing failure.
Tools
Two putty knives, assortment of wrenches, screwdriver, six pack of cold beer.
Repair & Advice
Glad I waited for the repair kit and enclosed instructions. Was easier than you-tube videos led me to believe. Easy repair-just follow directions. Could be done without recommended tool, but much easier with it. Plus it probably won't be the only time you do this job. I let the sealant on tub seal cure for 24 hours before using washer. Don't pay a repairman if you have even basic skills with hand tools.
Story submitted on December 9, 2014
Part
Tub Bearing Shaft & Seal Kit
Product Rating
Customer
james from KS
Problem
bearing/seal fail
Tools
wrench's / big hammer / socket
Repair & Advice
The whirlpool bearing kit says it 'requires' a custom bearing install tool. I did not order that. I replaced bearings the 'normal' way. The entire reason for using the install tool is to align the spacer and washer between the bearings, so that when you install the shaft -- it all fits. Just install the top bearing like you would any other bearing. Use an oversize socket (or piece of pipe) that fits the outside of the bearing. I used a sledge hammer that I could tap straight down with. Tapping down -- the basket is on springs to absorb the blow. Several taps later, I could hear the tap sound "change" meaning the bearing had been fully seated. Put the shaft in the bearing, go underneath and install the spacer, washer, and bottom bearing. Light taps around the edge of the bearing seats it, and tightening the nut makes sure all is where it is supposed to be. My personal opinion is that was easier than ordering the $68 custom install tool.
Story submitted on December 22, 2014
Part
Tub Bearing Shaft & Seal Kit
Product Rating
Customer
JOSEPH from PA
Problem
When in a spin cycle, a roar like a jet engine was heard.
Tools
Standard hand tools, a short piece of 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" PVC pipe to drive in the bearings and seal. No special "driver" tools needed.
Repair & Advice
WHIRLPOOL CABRIO WASHER WTW7600XW1
5/6/2015
BEARING, SHAFT & SEAL REPLACEMENT
1 PULL POWER PLUG, SHUTOFF WATER & DISCONNECT WATER HOSES
2 PULL OUT DRAIN HOSE. TAPE LID CLOSED ON 2 SIDES
3 DEPRESS FRONT LOCKS (2) ABOUT 6 1/2" IN FROM OUTSIDE
4 REMOVE HOSE CLAMP & HOSE. UNSNAP TABS AROUND OUTER RING
5 REMOVE OUTER RING
6 REMOVE IMPELLER CAP. REMOVE 7/16" BOLT. REMOVE IMPELLER
7 REMOVE BASKET
8 REMOVE & CLEAN LINT FILTER
9 SLIDE WASHER OUT & TIP ON BACK USE SAFETY BLOCK.
10 1/4" HEX WRENCH, REMOVE BOLT & MOTOR ROTOR
11 MARK WIRES, DISCONNECT STATOR WIRES
12 REMOVE STATOR & GUARD IF ITS THERE 4 BOLTS
13 REMOVE LOWER SHAFT NUT
14 POUND OUT SHAFT UP TO TOP SIDE
15 PUT WASHER BACK DOWN ON ITS FEET
16 REMOVE OLD SHAFT & SEAL
17 DRIVE OUT LOWER BEARING, BEARING WASHER & SPACER TUBE.
18 TIP WASHER BACK. USE SAFETY BLOCK
19 DRIVE OUT TOP BEARING
20 CLEAN OUT AREA & BEARING CAVITY
21 PUT WASHER BACK DOWN ON ITS FEET
22 CLEAN UP BEARING CAVITY
23 CHECK WEEP HOLE FOR PLUGGAGE. USE A BENT PAPER CLIP.
24 INSTALL TOP BEARING
25 TIP WASHER BACK. USE SAFETY BLOCK
26 INSTALL SPACER, BEARING WASHER & BEARING
27 BEARING WILL EXTEND OUT 1/8" TO 3/16" OF HOUSING.
28 PUT WASHER BACK DOWN ON ITS FEET
29 INSTALL NEW SHAFT. MAY NEED TO TAP IN TILL WEAR SLEEVE
IS BOTTOMED OUT ON LOWER BEARING
30 TIP WASHER BACK. USE SAFETY BLOCK
31 INSTALL SHAFT NUT & TIGHTEN
32 RE-INSTALL STATOR & GUARD
33 CONNECT WIRING. CHECK FOR WIRE PLACEMENT, NO RUBS ETC
34 RE-INSTALL ROTOR, TIGHTEN 1/4" HEX BOLT
35 EVERYTHING SHOULD BE DONE UNDERNEATH TAKE ONE LAST LOOK
36 PUT WASHER BACK DOWN ON ITS FEET
37 GREASE INSIDE OF SEAL, BOTH CAVITIES
38 APPLY ADHESIVE ON OUTER RING OF SEAL
39 INSTALL SEAL
40 APPLY ADHESIVE ON TOP SIDE OF SEAL. WAIT 24 HOURS BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
41 RE-INSTALL BASKET
42 RE-INSTALL TOP RING, HOSE & HOSE CLAMP
43 RE-INSTALL IMPELLER, TIGHTEN 7/16" BOLT
44 RE-INSTALL IMPELLER CAP
45 DONE !!!
Story submitted on May 11, 2015