I again used the cutoff to slice two narrow. My bearing doesn't seem that bad. No problem then.

I see this listed as a "special size" but still readily available. My original symptom was that the washer was working fine but I kept smelling something like rubber burning after final spin. Was there a lot of spring pressure when you removed the clip? I could hear metal ticking after spin like something hot was cooling off. Remove the drive system. There isn't enough 'meat' exposed to get a good grip with a punch or chisel. My bearing doesn't seem that bad. Parts are maybe 40 quid including a new belt so seems a lot in labour to me.

All Rights Reserved. It took a few attempts as I had to dismantle the entire thing drum out etc to get to the capacitor and kept running out of time — I had to put it back together after each aborted attempt due to lack of space and two toddlers in the house. The rest are made to a price point and are prohibitively expensive to repair unless you want to have a go at DIY. They mention a RS bearing. Tap the bearing on with a hammer to get it started. Remove the shifter coil the part with the wire connected. Eric those pictures look great far better explanation than I could have ever articulated! If is the likely cost, its over half the cost of a new decent machine with 5 years of warranty. Then finish reassembly.

After that everything basically lifts off of the shaft, used a rubber mallet to get bearing off shaft but it came off very easy. These days better to buy a new one. Remove brake friction pad and set it aside. Removing the outer race proved to be somewhat interesting. Valve Wire, Harness, Power Co Press the seal down flush with the cup it fits into. This topic This board Entire forum Google. Also remember you may only be looking for one or two drops of water every few minutes. I suggest a RS instead, again eBay for about five bucks and a dab of Loctite on the outer race if necessary. Tub Bearing Washer.

It will spin without load though, that is, with empty tub. This should raise the top hub up enough to prize it up with a screwdriver. Despite being a separate part to replace, you're better off replacing the bearings as well since they could collapse. Remove the large spring off the hub. I repaired our old Indesit machine a few times. Those 6 bearing you spoke of earlier are all dry also. Tub Bearing. It will go in a lot easier if those are filed down a little. There was a fairly high chance of busting something else in the process.

Unfortunately, not all bearings are alike due to the myriad washing machine makes out there. I am cleaning all parts and getting ready to grease up now. I found a way that worked quite well. Just before my machine gave up the ghost, it was doing the same thing. Especially because I was wondering how the heck I was going to be able to get it back in place. Practically had to dismantle the old machine to get to the bearings. Parkway E. Finally, reinstall the white top and the clip. When your washing machine needs bearings, you can find them here for every washing machine brand without having to pay extra money.

Was there a lot of spring pressure when you removed the clip? There isn't enough 'meat' exposed to get a good grip with a punch or chisel. GE Washer Parts. It was so hot I could barely keep my fingers on it when checking it. It will spin without load though, that is, with empty tub. I think the hard part with be reattaching the spring clip. If is the likely cost, its over half the cost of a new decent machine with 5 years of warranty. The first thing you need to do is to confirm that the tub seal is your problem. I put 3 sets of bearings and seals, 2 sets of brushes in the motor and a new belt. The hub is in two halves, the pulley hub and the cam hub.

They mention a RS bearing. Learn about our response to Covid There are a couple of issues I've found. Thanks a lot! Grind or chisel at the hub nut area where adjacent to the flat part of the shaft, not the threads - Using PB Blaster and the steel brushes, clean the bearing and shaft areas in both the inner and outer tubs. Now drive the inner back into the outer shaft until it feels solid. Note that as you dissemble the bottom half of the transmission, place each part on a table in the order in which they are removed so that you can keep up with how they go back for reassembly. That is where it will leak if the tub seal is bad. When you do this the bearing should seat on the housing at the same time so make sure the housing is turned the correct way. Any ideas let me know!

Shop for Parts Get Repair Help. Once done you can remove the white cap and the top half of the shifter hub includes the top connector and the spring. Are you sure about the bearing size? Seems as how the brake plate drags when it tries to spin without balls in the bearing support the tub duh! I did try pulling it on with the pulley nut and a couple of big washers I use for pressing bearings but I don't think that is a good option since the tranny wants to spin. Once you determine that the tub seal is your problem, you must replace the tub seal part number WH02X It will spin without load though, that is, with empty tub. Your Privacy Rights. It depends what value you place on your own time.

It will go in a lot easier if those are filed down a little. Turns out it was the bearing support. They mention a RS bearing. These come with built-in seals and made with the best materials in the industry. Those 6 bearing you spoke of earlier are all dry also. It was so hot I could barely keep my fingers on it when checking it. Be careful with the coil not to nick the wire. The choice of replacement is obvious Unfortunately, not all bearings are alike due to the myriad washing machine makes out there.

General Electric Washer Bearing Parts. Shop for Parts Get Repair Help. Model Number, Part Number or Description. Every bearing you find through our online store has this number to enable correct replacement, which is important to eliminate bearing failure. Once you determine that the tub seal is your problem, you must replace the tub seal part number WH02X Note that if you are replacing the drive system, simply install the new one; however, if you are replacing the washer bearing now is the time to start that and you can come back to this section when you are ready to reinstall. Especially because I was wondering how the heck I was going to be able to get it back in place. Drum Assembly. Washer Thrust. If your GE washer is leaking, and noisy you will have to replace the bearing after you fix your leak follow the instructions below transmission models.

I again used the cutoff to slice two narrow. It was so hot I could barely keep my fingers on it when checking it. While you may think this is just a normal sign of age in your machine, it pays to check it out so you know what's really needed. Note that the shaft its on is sort of square, having threads only on the corners of the square. Modern machines are not designed to last long at all. Especially because I was wondering how the heck I was going to be able to get it back in place. Bearing Left Hinge. Note the grooves in the shaft will line up with the ridges on the shifter. Note that if you are replacing the drive system, simply install the new one; however, if you are replacing the washer bearing now is the time to start that and you can come back to this section when you are ready to reinstall. After that I turned the brake plate with the bearing in it upside down on the cage for the motor and transmission all this is removed from washer at this point pounded the bearing out it, came out very easy, I did not even need penetrating oil.

It agitates fine, and I noticed when it agitates the inner tub rotates periodically at one direction as well. Then finish reassembly. If is the likely cost, its over half the cost of a new decent machine with 5 years of warranty. I found a way that worked quite well. All Rights Reserved. The spanner wrench can be purchased here. So what kind of bearings do you need? Quote from: hongo on February 04, , AM. Not sure what the next step would be.

Please Login or Register. I don't know if it will let me post pictures but I will try. I see this listed as a "special size" but still readily available. If your GE washer is leaking, and noisy you will have to replace the bearing after you fix your leak follow the instructions below transmission models. Lasted 8 years in total. Note the grooves in the shaft will line up with the ridges on the shifter. It's not a clutch, it's a disc brake. Design by Cart Designers - Experts in ecommerce webdesign. My question is, is it possible to change this bearing?

Call: I measured my shaft with calipers and it is exactly 1" Posted by on 1st Nov So any ideas at all would be helpful and appreciated. Getting your parts Bearings and Seal Kits Each make of washing machine has specific model numbers required for bearing replacements, and you need to read these carefully. Remove the brake spring assembly. Please wait

It probably took me a few hours but I felt much better for it, it saved me the cost of a new one, and I could happily do it again in under an hour I reckon. After a number of years of washing machine spin cycles, the bearings in the drum are eventually going to wear out. Especially because I was wondering how the heck I was going to be able to get it back in place. Now reinstall the spring and the top part of the shifter hub. Valve Wire, Harness, Power Co Your Privacy Rights. Removing the outer race proved to be somewhat interesting. I think the hard part with be reattaching the spring clip.

When reassembling the washer, once you get everything assembled on the bottom, flip the washer tub back over and install the new seal. Please Login or Register. Finally, reinstall the white top and the clip. You'll be surprised at how few there are, but we're one of the rare ones here at The Big Bearing Store. Are you sure about the bearing size? Once the bearing is down on the shaft all the way drive the bottom of the shifter back in place. Remove the bearing housing off the transmission. Every bearing you find through our online store has this number to enable correct replacement, which is important to eliminate bearing failure. Eric those pictures look great far better explanation than I could have ever articulated! The Ball Bearing Capital of the Internet!

Having been howling on spin for many month before giving up the ghost, my bearing had completely disintegrated dropping egg shaped pellets in the bottom of the cabinet completely seizing the basket. This thread was a tremendous help in repairing my washer. Post back in a bit to see how easy it goes back together. I pointed that out in post Posted by on 1st Nov Hi brainiac88 and welcome! Remove brake friction pad and set it aside. Once done you can remove the white cap and the top half of the shifter hub includes the top connector and the spring. If it is very tight though I could warp the clutch plate.

Logged enchantgy. Eric thanks for reply! You can do this by doing a quick inspection of the drum. I suggest a RS instead, again eBay for about five bucks and a dab of Loctite on the outer race if necessary. In fact, you can install them yourself if you have the knowledge. I think you've inspired me to take mine apart now, knowing that the bearing is readily available and apparently not to difficult to replace. To do this remove the front and start a cycle then look at the bottom of the tub where the transmission shaft enters the tub. If you notice movement of the inner drum going beyond a couple of millimeters, there isn't a question your drum bearings need replacing.

Getting your parts Here is a update: there is a spring clip that circles the shaft it is hard to see but it is there and it comes off easy with a small screwdriver. Same goes for the upper transmission shaft. You can replace the drive system or you can replace just the bearing. Note that as you dissemble the bottom half of the transmission, place each part on a table in the order in which they are removed so that you can keep up with how they go back for reassembly. Remove the retaining ring that holds the bottom half of the cam and the brake disk. I found a way that worked quite well. Thanks for the tips. Not sure what the next step would be.

This is a sure sign your main seal on the bearings is also worn. Once the bearing is down on the shaft all the way drive the bottom of the shifter back in place. Note that as you dissemble the shaft and tube; place each part on a table in the order in which they are removed so that you can keep up with how they go back for reassembly. Great shots! Edit: As above, if you do have a go, take lots and lots of photos. My Account Policies Services. Spanner Wrench. Great, thanks for the update. View Cart Go To Checkout.

Remove the bearing housing off the transmission. The first thing you need to do is to confirm that the tub seal is your problem. Please Login or Register. After a number of years of washing machine spin cycles, the bearings in the drum are eventually going to wear out. LGS limited grip spring removed Pulley hub removed Cam hub removed Retaining ring pulled from groove and slid up to remove Pulling brake disc with brake hub Removing brake spring assembly Lower shaft Support with bearing ready to be removed Complete disassembly The only issue that I see is that after the bearing is inserted in the support housing, four crimps are made to lock the outer bearing race. Well, that didn't take long. Use a cloth to minimize the damage you cause to the housing while driving it down. Thanks for the tips.

Would a cylinder hone work for getting those four crimps smoothed out? I installed a new transmission and the problem went away, the bearing support doesn't get hot at all now so I figured it was heat from the bearing. Replacing the seal will only fix the leak and the washer will still be noisy; nobody likes a noisy washer. Use a cloth to minimize the damage you cause to the housing while driving it down. Posted by on 1st Nov Get Answers to your Appliance Repair Questions. Despite being a separate part to replace, you're better off replacing the bearings as well since they could collapse. Your Privacy Rights.

It's not a clutch, it's a disc brake. Then finish reassembly. You can tap it back in with a large deep socket. My bearing doesn't seem that bad. This topic has 10 replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 6 years ago by JAG. My original symptom was that the washer was working fine but I kept smelling something like rubber burning after final spin. In case anyone is wondering about the bearing This is a sure sign your main seal on the bearings is also worn. The first thing you need to do is to confirm that the tub seal is your problem. Once you determine that the tub seal is your problem, you must replace the tub seal part number WH02X

If your GE washer is leaking, and noisy you will have to replace the bearing after you fix your leak follow the instructions below transmission models. After that I turned the brake plate with the bearing in it upside down on the cage for the motor and transmission all this is removed from washer at this point pounded the bearing out it, came out very easy, I did not even need penetrating oil. Washer Thrust. There was very slight evidence just a little rust that water had gotten onto the bearing but no evidence of leakage anywhere else. It probably took me a few hours but I felt much better for it, it saved me the cost of a new one, and I could happily do it again in under an hour I reckon. I am thinking I might use a gear puller to pull the clutch plate off. Thanks in advance for any ideas and brainstorm, I have read a little bit and they say this cant be done but they have said that about bearings in the past, so I believe it is possible. Note that when you do this the inside shaft will push into the outer shaft until it hits the nut. Repairs are so expensive and after designed lifespan has passed will become so frequent to encourage you to just buy new.

Even when you hire a professional repair technician, they sometimes have to order bearings from separate places based on what type of washing machine you have. Use a file and file it back in shape or the coil will not fit back correctly. Taking the spring ring off was a bit of a challenge. Return from Ge washer is leaking and noisy repair guide. Welcome, Guest. The part number for the bearing for the transmission models is RS Then finish reassembly. Some models have transmissions and some just have a shaft and tube so you will need to look yours up by model number. There isn't enough 'meat' exposed to get a good grip with a punch or chisel. Tap the bearing on with a hammer to get it started.