Product review (5 stars): Easy Fix Save Money!!!
My maytag washer was making a loud roaring sound when it hit the spin cicle, it would start to go away near the end of the cycle. I thought that it was the drain pump but finally someone posted on utube a video with the awful sound and the solution a new thrust bearing kit. Bought it and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! Washer runs a lot quieter overall and no  more roaring when spinning. I also replaced the SNUBBER RING because the washer would go of balance all the time. These two parts kept me from having to buy a new washer.