Duet Whirlpool Sport Changing Bearings

It took me an accumulative 24 hours to do this job. But I could not have done it without you sir. Thank you

You did a great job! I own a Duet myself but I don't think we will not buy another front load washer Live and learn! Thanks again.

Love you all that put these videos out . After watching this video and it does help I would rather work on a compact foreign car before going through all that. One reason they build things so cheaply now a days it just a lot of more money for them and 2 I have bi-polar disorder and I would end up going totally ballistic on the machine. Time to get the clothes lines out.

I made out like a bandit. It wasn't until I watched your video that I knew whether or not the shaft on the basket was still serviceable. Sears wants to charge me $85 to have a technician look at the part and diagnose the problem. It was clear after watching your video that what was left on the shaft was a rusty and worn part of the bearing race. I removed it, cleaned the shaft and installed the tub assembly. Saved myself big dollars. Sears should offer video tips like yours to earn and retain customers not alienate them. Thanks!!

Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it.

No way sir with the parts and labor, buying a new one is best and a wiser investment great video.

For anyone with a front loader, always use HE detergent and clean out your pockets! Put small items in a mesh bag to keep them from getting in the pump.

Thank you!!! Owe you a cold beer!!!!!!

Great instructional video. I have the GWH9160PW0 model which is a little different. I ordered the rear tub to fix the blown bearing problem. But I discovered after I  disassembled the tub that the bottom portion of the shaft has a ring that was sheared off from the loose play of the bearing and basket. You ordered the Y bracket with the spindle as one unit? My model doesn't show that part on the manual. The Sears Parts and Service Center told me I need to order the entire basket unit.

Wow...after watching this video, I'm definitely going to buy a new washer...this was way too complex to repair my Whirlpool Duet, not to mention all the additional costs that you might have to spend above and beyond the old bearings.

Replace the drum. Bearing went out again year later. Pounded the old bearings out of original drum. Went down local auto parts, matched bearing number with USA bearing. Installed new bearings got new seal off internet. Used Lucas oil marine grease in new bearings. Been running now for 7 yrs no problem. Fixed a friends front load whirlpool, that one the shaft was machined to small from factory so bearing was spinning on the shaft, both bearings were in good shape. Made several divots with center punch, used loctite sleeved locker on inner race (packed bearing with marine grease new seal) put back together and been going for about five or six years. I have notice that sears new spiders with shaft have loctite applied to them now.

Very well done. How did you clean the deposits on aluminum spider? During our washing cycle, the barrel was off-center, wobbling, touching the rubber in the lower-front only, and was giving out smokey smell. How do I determine what exactly is the problem since bearings did not have any hesitation in spinning? All 4 shock-absorbers seem fine -- require force to press or stretch. What do I replace --- the bearings, drum+spider and/or shocks? Thanks for your response in advance.

jfsir1: Hey pal have a question for you. Been trying to find the support drum shaft part# DC97-15491A. But no one seems to carry it. I would imagine that if the bearing is gone that the shaft will also be no good. I don't see any sense in changing the tub bearing without changing the shaft. Also tub bearing lists for $206.00 ouch? If you have any help in this matter I would appreciate it...thanks

Question do I have to take washer off the pedestal?

Yes, your model looks a bit different than mine, but similar.  On the rear drum half, both the inner and outer bearing were able to be pounded out, then I pressed in the new bearings - shaft has a little wear, so some clunking - I decided not to change the drum support at this time.  When the bearing goes again I will do the drum support and another $35 bearing kit.  Thanks on the comment on the costume - was a prosthetic mask I had made in Toronto, and it actually glues on like a theatrical mask would - gets lots of comments (not to mentin I can use it at Halloween and Christmas :-)

thank you for making this video, was a very BIG help, and you did a great job, the engineers that designed, this washer must of wanted to make repairmen very wealthy, lol  I will never purchase another thing  that whirlpool has anything to do with

I was hoping I could just get the bearing. This part cost almost half what a brand new washer will cost and in my opinion that makes it unrepairable. You very likely will have to replace the shock absorbers soon for another $130 and maybe some other repairs. What if the control board goes out? That's over $300. My washer is still running, but I can tell the bearing is dry. I have been satisfied with the longevity of this machine, but am disappointed that this was not built to be repaired.

btw did you change the whole assembly for bearing noise or the seal was leaking?

Was the nut on the flywheel reverse thread

Don't worry - newer designs 'fixed' this problem by ultrasonically welding the front and back halves of the tub together, so your only hope would be to replace the entire tub assembly with the drum, hub, bearings, seals inclusive. Which had better be under warranty, or forget it.