My ghw9400pw0 is about 6 years old. It has developed an extreem clunking noise on spin. Local tech said it needs a rear bearing and it is replaced with the outer tub. Approx price, $800. By searching both partsselect.com and repairclinic.com, it does look as though the outer tub rear portion may include a bearing. Is this the correct part to repair this problem?

SOURCE: rear tub bearing replacement

The shaft on the spinner basket may have worn and formed a groove, or, if the bearing seal was leaking, the shaft may be stuck because of rust. The best way I know how to get the spinner basket out, is to try spraying the shaft with a lubricant like penetrating oil, or WD-40 and letting it sit a while. Allow the lubricant to settle into the area where the shaft seats into the bearing. If this does not provide you with any luck, place the outer drum face down on something to elevate the spin basket up off the floor. I suggest using a couple of saw horses, or blocks of wood. Allow the outer shell to rest on supports, leaving the spin basket free. Place some padding or old towels on the floor underneath the basket. Take a mallet (I prefer a rubber mallet, as it tends to be less abusive) and tap on the end of the drum shaft. The spin basket should pop free and drop from the tub shell. I hope this helps you.

PS You only have to elevate the basket and tub off the floor enough to allow the spin basket to drop free of the tub. About a foot is all I would recommend. Make sure you inspect and clean the spin basket shaft once you get it removed. Some very fine emery paper is what I would recommend to make sure the shaft is not scored or have any rough areas. DO NOT use any electric sanders or dremils for this! It should be clean and smooth before re-installing. If you cannot get the basket free, or if you do, and the shaft is damaged, you may consider replacing it as well. Placing a damaged shaft into a new bearing may not seal properly.

SOURCE: The inner tub is out of balance and rubbing against the outer tub

The rear bearing is part of the back half of the outer tub. In some cases the basket will need replaced also if the shaft is scored. This is a big job. In most cases whirlpool will warranty the parts for 10 years but not the labor. Will need to check in your owners manual. Hope this helps

SOURCE: Makes a loud banging sound when spinning clothes

check springs and shock absorber.try to put more laundry.

SOURCE: need to replace the outer front tub on whirlpool

You can go to;
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=502723

to see the assembly and some prices of parts of your machine.

You can go to;
http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search_results.jsp?searchTerm=ghw9100lw1&siteCd=WHRCOM

to get owner's manual, parts list, etc.

SOURCE: Loud knocking and vibration during spin

Hi,
When my washer did that, I found that the shocks that hold the tub were bad...

Check out this tip I wrote about that...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3663122-washer_problems_washer_noise_when

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