Tub bearing kit for he4 M# 110-47571600

[Rocket Appliance]

I have got a fairly new whirlpool (Duet sport/he4) front load and the tub bearing has gone ,...making some real noise on high spin!!! I have the offender in my shop and was wondering if anyone out there had a part # for a bearing kit for this machine or perhaps a whole tub replacement like whats available on the Friggy front load (I know that you could buy the whole assembly and save on labor????...

Thought maybe some one has done one and might want to share some tips....

Thanks in advance all!

Jolee at Rocket Appliance

[Tronicsmasta]

The model number is an HE2/HE2t or Duet Sport. Not HE3, HE4, or HE5

Sears Parts Direct p/n 280255 $333.02

Rear Shell/Bearing for Mod 110.47571600 aka HE2

When we used to order the HE2 tubs, they used to come with the front and rear shells...  I don't think they do now... The Duet Sport ht comes with front and rear still but that tub will have a HUGE hole in the front for the heater..

Marcone can order it from the factory cheaper usually...

[Tronicsmasta]

Labor isn't too bad... nothing like a frigidaire tub... I can do the entire tub replacement in a little over an hour by myself in the customers home... Once you get the process down, its not that bad...

Our whole company will only allow helpers on tub jobs for frigidaire only... they won't allow helpers on whirlpool front load washers because the tubs can be stripped completely before the tub and basket is removed...

[grey shrek]

On frig. front load , lift the cabinet off the tub assy.  It is a lot lighter and easier to handle.  Done a few all by myself and I am old and arthritic...

[Tronicsmasta]

how do you seperate the cabinet from the base unless i am misunderstanding you

[Rocket Appliance]

Thanks guys,....Ya he2...lol...where did I get he4 from?...Too much rice wine!....The whirlpool bearing is new to me Ive diagnosed lots of old front load friggys,... the first type.No one has wanted to fix them with a price to repair around $250-$300... So the bearing change out is a new one for me...

Whats the job like to do the bearing ? What parts should I order to cover this whole repair? Is the whole tub replacement a better way to go?

Thanks guys for your help!

Jolee.

[Budget Appliance Repair]

[user=23009]Tronicsmasta[/user] wrote:

how do you seperate the cabinet from the base unless i am misunderstanding you

You don't seperate the cabinet from the base.

You lay a blanket, (floor protection and pulley protection), down on floor, tip machine onto it's back, remove the support springs and lift complete cabinet off wash assembly.  This is, of course, after you have removed the pump connection/front boot/shocks/motor control and motor, (you could probably leave the motor attached but I find it easier and less weight to deal with if it's removed).

Real easy after you do the first one this way, (Thanks to Grey One's advice I tried this method and really liked it!!!!!!!).

[Rocket Appliance]

Is the bearing(s) available as a separate  part? All I can find is the rear outer tub section part#280255 for $205.00 is there a cheaper way to go about this?

Thanks again for your time guys!

            Jolee

[grey shrek]

Thanks for helping out Budget. It is amazing how easy it is ... Next time there are two of you Tronic. , give it a try. Still nice to have two people  -  about 45 min. after you have everything in house and two of you to work - one at back and one at front.

[Rocket Appliance]

Does anyone know if the bearing is available seperate? or just as the rear shell/bearing assembly part# 280255.....

[AccApp]

You can get the bearings and seals from almost any industrial supply house, Just give them the measurements (usually in millimeters) and they can supply you with what you need for little cost.

[Rocket Appliance]

Great! Thanks AccApp! Have you ever done just the bearings before on this type of machine? I was wondering if I will have to worry about the shaft being scored or marked?....