Squealing LG Front Load Washer

[Pontiac787]

I have an LG Front Load washer that had a bearing go bad. I ordered the kit which came with an inner and outer bearing and a seal. I installed them with no problem. Now, when I run the washer there is a rubber on metal sort of squeal when the drum spins at a low speed. The sound goes away when the drum picks up speed. Has anyone experienced this? 

[Vance R]

Most likely you didn't lube the seal with grease during assembly. May or may not go away in time as seal wears in.

[Pontiac787]

The model number is WM2301HW.  

[Pontiac787]

Thanks.  I did not lube the seal.  What type of grease should I use?  White lithium?I don’t mind pulling it back apart.  

[Vance R]

Not familiar with the LG kit. It should have come with a small tube of grease. The Whirlpool rear drums and Cabrio spindle kit come with a small tube of blue grease part number w10331031. Think any kind of grease used for seal should work. 

[Pontiac787]

Thank you!

[Pontiac787]

I removed the tub tonight and applied a liberal dose of silicone grease to the seal.  The squeal is gone!  Thanks!