[MBZ] OT front loading washing machine bearings

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

For the last year or 2 our 11 year old Maytag front loading washing 
machine has sounded like a jet taking off when it starts to spin.  Very 
loud bearing noise.  There is no official repair for this problem, the 
solution from the manufacturers is to replace the outer drum assembly.  
The problem is the bearing seal in the back starts leaking them takes 
out the bearings after a while.  They are just like wheel bearings on a 
car with an inner, outer and a seal.  There are guys on Amazon and ebay 
that sell the kits.  The job requires nearly complete disassembly of the 
machine.  The hardest part is wresting the drum in and out of the 
chassis after you get everything disconnected.  The actually replacing 
of the bearings after you get the tub it is just like replacing them on 
a car.  From start to finish the job was right at about 3 hours and $40 
for parts.  Machine is whisper quiet again. Much better than buying a 
new washer/dryer set.

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