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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Top Load Washer Upper Spin Bearing #3204405
Frigidaire Top Load Washer Upper Spin Bearing #3204405
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Total Parts Cost
$85.75Estimated Savings
$112.5005:26
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper spin bearing on Frigidaire top load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the bearing is if it wears out, causing the washer to make a loud noise rather than spin during the spin cycle.
All of the information in this bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Crosley, Montgomery Ward, Electrolux
All of the information in this bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Crosley, Montgomery Ward, Electrolux
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the upper spin bearing on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift up the main top and support it.
5
Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
6
Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
7
Next, pull off the dispenser cover and cup.
8
Use a half-inch socket to remove the agitator bolt and lift off the agitator.
9
This may require some effort.
10
Detach the pressure switch tube from the tub cover.
11
Use a flathead screwdriver to help release the tabs to remove the tub cover.
12
Use the half-inch socket to remove the trunnion block mounting bolts and pull the block off.
13
You can now lift out the inner tub.
14
Push the brass ring down to detach it from the gasket then slide the ring and gasket off of the drive tube.
15
Next, remove the screws securing the motor shield and move the shield and capacitor to the side.
16
Release the clamp securing the hose to the tub port and pull the hose off.
17
Be prepared for water to spill out.
18
Remove the pressure switch tube from the outer tub.
19
Now, remove the outer tub mounting bolts.
20
Note the orientation of the outer tub then lift it off of the drive tube.
21
Remove the mounting screws securing the upper spin bearing.
22
Use the flathead screwdriver to gently pry the old bearing out of the tub.
23
Install the new upper spin bearing by positioning it in the tub slot and pushing firmly into place.
24
Secure it with the mounting screws.
25
Reposition the outer tub on the drive tube and secure it with the mounting bolts.
26
Reattach the pressure switch tube to the outer tub.
27
Reconnect the hose to the tub port and secure it with the clamp.
28
Reposition the capacitor and motor shield and reinstall the screws to secure.
29
Slide the brass ring and gasket onto the drive tube and press the gasket firmly into the ring.
30
Replace the inner tub.
31
Align the trunnion block on the spin tube slot and secure with the mounting bolts.
32
Align the tabs on the tub cover with the catches on the outer tub and snap the tub cover into place.
33
Reattach the pressure switch tube to the tub cover.
34
Slide the agitator onto the drive block and secure with the bolt.
35
Replace the dispenser cup and cover.
36
Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
37
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
38
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
39
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
40
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper spin bearing on Frigidaire top load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the bearing is if it wears out, causing the washer to make a loud noise rather than spin during the spin cycle.
All of the information in this bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Crosley, Montgomery Ward, Electrolux
All of the information in this bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Crosley, Montgomery Ward, Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the upper spin bearing on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift up the main top and support it.
5
Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
6
Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
7
Next, pull off the dispenser cover and cup.
8
Use a half-inch socket to remove the agitator bolt and lift off the agitator.
9
This may require some effort.
10
Detach the pressure switch tube from the tub cover.
11
Use a flathead screwdriver to help release the tabs to remove the tub cover.
12
Use the half-inch socket to remove the trunnion block mounting bolts and pull the block off.
13
You can now lift out the inner tub.
14
Push the brass ring down to detach it from the gasket then slide the ring and gasket off of the drive tube.
15
Next, remove the screws securing the motor shield and move the shield and capacitor to the side.
16
Release the clamp securing the hose to the tub port and pull the hose off.
17
Be prepared for water to spill out.
18
Remove the pressure switch tube from the outer tub.
19
Now, remove the outer tub mounting bolts.
20
Note the orientation of the outer tub then lift it off of the drive tube.
21
Remove the mounting screws securing the upper spin bearing.
22
Use the flathead screwdriver to gently pry the old bearing out of the tub.
23
Install the new upper spin bearing by positioning it in the tub slot and pushing firmly into place.
24
Secure it with the mounting screws.
25
Reposition the outer tub on the drive tube and secure it with the mounting bolts.
26
Reattach the pressure switch tube to the outer tub.
27
Reconnect the hose to the tub port and secure it with the clamp.
28
Reposition the capacitor and motor shield and reinstall the screws to secure.
29
Slide the brass ring and gasket onto the drive tube and press the gasket firmly into the ring.
30
Replace the inner tub.
31
Align the trunnion block on the spin tube slot and secure with the mounting bolts.
32
Align the tabs on the tub cover with the catches on the outer tub and snap the tub cover into place.
33
Reattach the pressure switch tube to the tub cover.
34
Slide the agitator onto the drive block and secure with the bolt.
35
Replace the dispenser cup and cover.
36
Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
37
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
38
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
39
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
40
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
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