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Ge washer tub bearing.
If you hear metal on metal when the washer is spinning you may need to replace the tub bearing.
Step by step instructions on how to replace a tub bearing wh2x1198 for washer made by ge.
Your appliance may differ depending on the manufacturer and model.
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub.
When the washer tub seal leaks the water then runs down the transmission or tube depending on the model and onto the washer bearing and once this bearing gets wet it becomes very noisy during spin.
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This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure.
All of the information in this tub bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands.
This tub bearing goes in your washing machine.
Ge washer is leaking and noisy.
This bearing is made of metal and is approximately 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
The most common reasons for replacing the tub bearing are when the washer leaves wet clothes at the end of the spin cycle or makes a loud screeching noise during the spin cycle.
I had never worked on a washing machine before but after watching the online videos i felt like i could do the repair.
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You will find it on the bottom of the outer tub where the transmission goes through the tub.
If your ge washer is leaking and noisy the most common problem is that the washer tub seal is leaking.
This ge tub bearing fit our clothes washer perfectly and it s now back together and running great again hopefully for several more years.
The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly.
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