Gasket

Decided that the problem was the rear tub bearings so watched several YouTube videos describing how to make the repair. These were very good. Really recommend this if you don't have any experience with appliance work. Went to the site and used diagrams to determine which parts I needed to order. Parts came very fast. Biggest part of ... Read more job was dismantling the washer. Because of bearings location you have to take almost everything apart. Once tub was removed from washer and separated into two parts, I removed the seal and pounded out the bearings. Then I carefully installed the new bearings making sure not to damage them and put everything back together. Have used the machine quite a bit since making the repair and so far no problems. If you are a bit handy you should have no serious problems. If not, hire it done.

took the top off unplug the face plate then the plug on the door lock pulled the spring load ring around rubber seal only on front door put a 12'' piece of wood under the drum just behind the screws then pull just the 2 top pins out of front shocks left/right side only you don't have to take the back one off then unscrew all the screws ar ... Read more ound the drum you will need a 10mm socket an ex/ratchet remove the balance waits gray one on top brown on the bottom then go around back and pull the small cover remove the bolt reach over the top hold drum loosen bolt almost there once bolt is removed the round winding cover once you done that go around to the front and slide drum out and there is the spider mine was all rotted out remove the 6 little bolts once you remove all the 6 bolts out take a small block of wood and tap with hammer once you have the spider in hand order your parts I replace the spider the rubber o ring gasket around the drum just because I was there that's easy to replace your already there just reverse the process o 1 more thing while you have the drum out clean it just wet it you wont belive all the dirt that is on the drum I save my self about 400 dollars or buying a new one I am back to washing thanks hope that is helpful

Remove rear panel, remove top (it slides backward) then remove control panel and soap dispenser, remove gasket from door side only, , leave rear gasket attached to outer drum, remove front panel . Remove nut off of spider shaft, remove all screws and the 2 shocks and 2 large springs and counter weights from around the outer drum then re ... Read more move front of outer drum, inner drum or tub will pull out front, it may take some work to get shaft of spider out of bearings and seal in back. Once inner drum is out remove old spider bolts, heat will be necessary or you will ruin the bolts holding the spider to the inner drum. Replace spider and lock-tite bolts in, if seal and bearings are good, slide new spider and drum into place and bolt spider shaft into back of washer. Check outer drum gasket and replace if necessary. reassemble outer drum halfs, attaché shocks and springs, add front panel and attach door gasket, front panel and top.