Product review (5 stars): What the Dr Ordered
Purchased to fix squealing and leaking (shot bearings and seal) on Maytag Bravo washer. And since it all has to come apart anyway, I figured I might as well replace the shaft while I'm there.
Package came as advertised, and very quickly, via Prime. Quality parts and materials, shaft and bearings were very sturdy. I did pack the bearings with red synthetic wheel bearing grease I already had, as well as, covered the areas around the bearings and splines.
You will need some clear space to do this bc the drum comes out, and then you have to access the shaft from both top and bottom...so one minute its upright, the next on its back, repeat. Kind of time consuming but not hard to do. There are a couple of really good diy vids on youtube if you're unsure how to proceed.
I will say this. If you feel like spending $30 on the press tool that you'll use once in a lifetime...feel free, I'm sure it works great (google whirlpool bearing press). But I've driven in and driven out more bearings on trucks and trailers than I can count, with nothing more that a scrap piece of 2x2 (maybe 2x4) and a hammer, and this wasn't any different. Using a socket so its metal to metal...no. Soft wood on metal...perfectly fine, especially when you have a straight on look at it like this does. Just evenly knock one bearing in at a time (I started with the bottom one).
Anyway, the washer runs like new, and may even be a little quieter than originally. Btw, while every things apart, be sure to shopvac it all and wipe off any old grease, grime, etc. And be sure to vacuum off the stator well and spray it with electrical cleaner then wipe it down.