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Hi there, i'm blind and having trouble locating the bearings I need to take on this project. Can you help me with finding the the exact parts I need? I cant find the link to the ebay contact you have. My Washer model is WF520ABWXAA.. Thanks would be much appreciated for any help.
@@michaeldouglas2608 Hi Michael. I am so sorry for not responding sooner. UA-cam does not send me notifications for replies to comments, just original comments, so I never saw your question. I hope someone was able to help you with.
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@@thejungleexplorer great video! my Samsung washer is definitely making the screaming bearing noise during the spin cycle, but it is also extending the wash time and getting off balance and not spinning. Even with tiny kisses. Do you think that could also be related to the bearing or is it most likely the spider bracket or something else expensive??
I have a different issue with my washer, but came across your video. From someone with no knowledge on this topic and fear of making any attempt to open anything that is loaded with electronics, I can't say enough how I appreciate any UA-cam host, like yourself, that records a complete roadmap to breakdown a complicated piece of machinery with so many parts and at a pace that is easy to see where each step occurs on the machine. Your video just gave me the confidence in repairing my washer and helping me navigate to the problem area. Thank you and Bravo! This was professionally well done.
You are so welcome. Thank you for such a wonderful comment. Few other people have recognized the intense dedication I put into capturing every single step of this disassembly. Believe me, it was not easy. I had to perform some camera gymnastics to get some shots. It has always been a guiding goal of my channel to provide these kinds of videos because I myself run across so many videos from other creators that fail to do so. Thank you for recognizing this.
Just completed this job, and this is a fantastic guide. I'll add one big thing - The drum is HEAVY. You WILL need someone else to help lift it to release the springs. I ran a steel pole across the top of the cabinet and tied it to the drum lift point, similar to the video. I had a friend help me lift it out of the cabinet and help put it back in. I do also agree with others who said take the extra step to remove the stator winding from the drum to keep it protected while removing the bearings from the drum. It is a super fast step. Last addition, the bearings are tight but will come out without adding any heat - just take your time. Putting the new bearings in the freezer for a couple hours helps, and use the old bearings to seat the new ones. This job will take a full day, especially if you take the time to clear out all the soap residue like I did, and quadruple check every hose connection.
Thanks for doing this. This was a very well edited video that helped me replace the bearings in my 2015 Samsung washing machine. One tip I would add is to get a bunch of sandwich bags and some sticky notes to keep track of the screws when you are dismantling the washer. It will save you some head scratching when you go to put the washer back together.
Good instructional video - thanks. A couple of tips: remove the stator - just mark it first so you know how to align it when you replace it. If you cut or even tear the insulation on one of those wires, it will fail and the price of a new stator is crazy. Also, never use a hammer directly on a bearing - you can easily damage the bearing if you slip and hit the seal or the inner race. Use a block of wood against the bearing and tap the wood with a hammer. The wood is much more compliant and still does a great job of seating the bearing.
I'm a mechanic so I thought I'd give it a try. The Samsung washer came with our new house. Turned out the previous owner forgot to mention the bearings were destroyed. The drum wouldn't even spin. 😏The bearing closest to the motor just fell to pieces on disassembly. To get the outer race out of the drum we had to weld a bead to the bearing shell and then drive it out. But the repair worked. $25 in parts saved me $800+ for a new unit. Thank you for the video!
Thanks! My model was a bit newer, with a couple different wires & hoses, but this was EXACTLY what I needed to tackle it myself. Not difficult, just careful. Give yourself some room to work (I moved the dryer, hamper and other items out). Other poster’s helped with putting bearings in the freezer-maybe it made a difference (?). Be sure to use the old bearings (on top of the new ones) and tap the outer race. Worked perfectly. Wish I could post the video of how quiet it is now. Thanks for being awesome!!!!!
this makes it clear to me that the bearings are my problem but the total job required is beyond me and it is time to say good bye to my 20plus year old washer and bite the bullet and replace. Very informative and well done. thank you Dave
I'd just like to say thank you for this video! I'm a mechanic by trade but never attempted anything like this before today. Bearing failed exactly the same as yours and with the help of your video I had it replaced and "as smooth as glass" within a few hours! 😁👍🏼
Mine was a later model with a few differences and was easier eg: external motor so the housing was very simple. I had an old over sized socket set and found a 1 and 7/8 socket with an outside diameter of 63mm (so large) was ideal for tapping in the larger bearing and water seal. My machine is now fixed but it did take me 7-8 hours. Pro tip, make sure the bearings are tapped in all the way I could tell the larger inner one was not fully seated when I tried the pully wheel and tightening the nut will not pull it together, had to remove the water seal and tap the bearing in another 2-3 mm. This video inspired me to give it a go, cheers from Brisbane Australia.
Thanks so much for the great video. I watched it once and then took notes. My first Samsung crapped the bed after only 3 years. I was told that it would cost as much to repair it as a new one. Bought a new one in 2020. 2 years to the date of purchase the bearings went out. Sounded like an F-16 taking off in the house. Warranty I have did not cover the bearings. Repair guy suggested to buy new instead of fixing. Did some research, found a guy online that sells the bearings. Ran across your video while doing more research. Easy to follow. Ordered the bearings on Wednesday, they were delivered on Saturday, replaced the bearings today, (Sunday). Not the quickest repair job, (about 8 hours), but no injuries or left over parts, bolts or screws. Thanks again
A Samsung Technician costed me $150 just to come to inspect the washing machine (which only lasted 20mins). Gave me an estimate of the pieces and for the repair, of $920.72! Absolutely CRAZY!! I am better off purchasing a new washing machine. Thank you for your video. Gave me a better understanding of the bearing. Will do more research and have it done myself with help.
My Samsung was very similar and after watching this a few times, I breezed right through the repair in three hours including a half hour scrubbing all the grunge off both tubs. Thanks guys!
Great tutorial. This really helped me get my 10 year old washer back up and running. Now she purrs like a kitten. If I could just add my 2 cents: 1) @ 7:50 4 more screws must be removed to free up the wiring harness. 2)Remove the motor windings after removing the motor housing. This reduces the chance of damaging the windings and reduces the drum weight for easier handling. 3)Don’t forget to add loctite on the drum bolt, the stabilizer bolts (4) and the door screws (2). Removing the bearings was a challenge. After letting some lubricant soak in for a while and having no success with a hammer and a ⅜ extension bar I switched to a 3lb sledge hammer and viola! What a difference! Replacing the door boot retaining wire was a bitch. I ended up installing about ¾ of it, used 3 clamps to hold it in place and then a couple of flat screwdrivers to massage the rest in. I used a hockey puck to seat the rear bearing. Definitely one of the better videos for repairing a washer. Keep it up!
Yes thank you for the extra info...if u don't have a hockey puck to reinstall the bearings u can use the old bearing u took out works very good..plus a 3lb sledgehammer is awesome..worked like a charm
Thank you SO much for this video!! I used the sandwich bag suggestion and the freezer suggestion, but I also wrote the steps out so that I could reverse them when we were done! Some things were a little different, but still easy to follow.
Thank You...while my model was a bit newer and all didn't match 100%, it was clear enough to make it work - stupidly helpful video!!! Here's some extra help for anyone who comes after, which may keep you from making multiple trips to the barn for tools! :-) Cordless driver greatly speeds both dis and assembly. #2 PH Bit, 19MM, 13MM, 10MM sockets (10MM if replacing spider (which I did as I don't want to revisit this anytime soon!), 1/2" & 3/8" ratchets, 6"-3/8" extension, Needle nose pliers, flat bladed screwdrivers, dead blow hammer, dykes, tie wraps, silicone lubricant, blue Loctite (Spider bolts), is a good start. Thanks again for taking your time to document this process - huge help.
Thanks for the video, I did mine today, I ordered my parts after watching the video through the first time because that gave me the confidence to tackle this job myself.
Thanks to this video I saved my washer! The instructions on getting the bearing out and in was very helpful. I wasn't sure it was the bearing from all the videos that shared what it sounded like I said, nope not me. But that's because this washer has been sounding like a ufo taking off in the family room since we bought the house 3 years ago. Now it's so quiet. My conclusion is that the bearings were out then. When I cracked it open the inner ring and the bearings just fell out. I had to use a Dremel to cross hatch the outer ring enough that I could hammer it out. Took a LONG time but oh oh the sweet (no) sound of success! Thanks for saving me tons of money and giving me tons of badass cred!
This was a very helpful video! While there was some extra things in mine to do (like cutting and then splicing the hardwired heading coil) this was pretty much the same as mine. One thing I will say is make sure to strip everything down and give it a good clean to get rid of all the gunk before reassembling, brings you almost back to the new washer state.
Thanks for the video, tried this on a rainy day and got it done in about four. Hours or so. Works like new. I used the new frozen bearings idea and the sandwich bag idea for the screws. Thanks again!!!
True, but I tried that once, and it froze to the object it was supposed to go into.... You could also try to heat up, the other part to let's say 100 degrees celcius with a heat gun or hairdryer.
Excellent video. Mine was a newer model but with the clear directions was able to change out successfully and now able to stay in the house with the washer running. Thank you sir for taking your time to put this together.
I am glad the video was helpful for you. Kind of sorry you have to do again though. That's rough. Mine it is still going strong after four years. There have been some helpful comments on this video to make the process easier. One suggestion was to freeze the new bearings before putting them in. This is a great idea because it should make them go in easier. I hope all goes smoothly for you.
@@thejungleexplorer good idea! I have been wanting to replace metal encased rubber support bearing on my Saab and freezing makes the job much smoother! So it helps for whatever you are doing! Bearings do shrink a bit by freezing!
Thanks for showing how it’s done. Watched the video, then looked at the parts needed and then watched the video again to fully understand how it’s done. Thank you! Will try and repair.
Thanks for this! Just used it to change the bearings on mine today. Now running perfectly. Mine's a slightly different model so some of the connections were slightly different. But excellent clear instructions! Thanks
Wow, unbelievable attention to detail, I salute you! I'm sure making this video doubled the time it took to do an already tough repair, I TOTALLY appreciate your effort. Okay then, I'm gonna give it a go. The appliance repair guy said it wasn't worth repairing, the same price as a new machine,,, okay, fair enough, but the washer and dryer are a matching set, its almost impossible to find the same kind- size-finish of washer now to match neatly next to the dryer. And so repair guy charges $115 for the 5 minute assessment, and I'm thinking the bearing is some massive $300 piece,,, and its almost laughable watching the video, and I'm thinking "what the hell, completely dismantling the machine, I'll never be able to get it back together, I'm gonna break so many of the tiny seals and clips, this part had better be a big deal" ,,, and then the jackpot is this tiny piece! So, gonna give it a go, if this works, I will be the most surprised guy in creation!
Great video! The bucket trick is genius, you inspired me to take my shoes off. I greased the outside of the bearings and hubs, then used a rubber mallet to drive them in. Good call to use silicone around the seal.
I would say all of the above. In my case, I felt the seal went in too easy and adding the silicone was just an extra layer of protection to help prevent leakage. BTY, this washer is still working fine to this day and has needed no further repairs of any kind.
Hands down best video on UA-cam to repair these bearings. I didn’t think I could do it but your video is on point all the way through, and your right mine was a diff. Model and I was still able to get it all done with your video. Appreciate your help. Liked and subscribed. 👍🏽💯❗️
Excellent video, I’m a tech I’m have done those repair . A few points here. The spider given the age, you should have replaced it, the bearings, an insulation tool helps and less impact on the race. You did great with the silicone, but totally forgot the grease. The grease protects the seal from the shaft damaging it during installation and the rest of its service life. The bellow, you didn’t have to remove it. Anyways great job
Thanks. This was my first time to ever do this, so I feel pretty good that I got it this close to perfect. It has been over three years since I did this repair and the washer is still running perfectly.
Finally got my bearing kit delivered. Going to try to get it all together on Wednesday. My spouse and I are young so being able to buy a part to swap out instead of buying a whole new washer makes a huge difference for us. I appreciate you doing this video and am grateful to have it as a guide.
Wanted to say thank you very much. My bearing was on its way out and this vid gave me the framework/confidence needed to DIY it. Never disassembled a full size appliance before but financial constraints made it the only option for us. Appreciate your wisdom and experience.
Great job. Very well explained. I followed it step by step and without any hiccups, managed to remove the drum. Waiting on the bearings to arrive tomorrow and will post the progress.
Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this together. Great step by step instructions! I was able to replace my front and rear bearings. Great job!
Thank you so much for making this video. My 2015 Samsung dryer had the same bearing issue and your video was enough to walk me though the fix on my own.
Thanks for posting this video. I had to replace a corroded and fractured washer drum shaft assembly, and changed the bearings and gasket while I was at it. This video got right to the point with everything I needed to know and clearly explained. Cheers,
Very helpful video. I am replacing the spider and since it is all hunker up I will replace bearings and seal while I have it all apart. A tip - I used my pressure washer on the tub innards and the in tee tub also. Had it all spotless in a few minutes and the gunk cannot get onto clothes.
change the spider arm and the other tub seal while your at it, this is the last time you want to do these steps on the same machine. Thanks for the tutorial
Thank you so much for taking the time and making your video. Your step-by-step detailed instructions were just what I needed to complete my repair. My washer is quiet. Thank you again.
Great video! Thank you so much. I’m very sure that this is my problem (I have sheared off plastic bits form the circular trim surround in the tub, from the misalignment) so will order the bearing and get to work!
Great video bud, the only thing I would’ve add is that you don’t need to change both inner and outer barrings . I followed the video step by step and unfortunately now I have to order the outer one 🤦🏼♂️. Yes, I should’ve watched the video first. Also, the inner barring was rusted that I had literally use a sledgehammer and penetrating lubricant.
great video and tutorial for ripping apart the samsung FL washer! i have fixed the samsung dryer before and it is MUCH easier the washer is quite an ordeal. Ripped all the way down to the bearings to replace them only to find out the spider flange assembly was complete disintegrated and turned to mush. unbelievable to me that this METAL component can deteriorate that badly to point of axle being ripped completely free from the assembly. no longer makes sense to keep this washer so guess i'm getting a new one black friday!
Thank you sir you really explaining it very well, as of today a tech guy came just to diagnose my washer machine charge over $100 not even try to turn on the washer but he know what’s wrong with it, sadly I had to pay him😪. Our washer machine wash ok but very load noise when spinning.
Thank you. The video is very thorough and extremely helpful. Our front loader makes the same loud sound AND the spin does not completely drain the water. In fact, the spin cycle may not make a complete circle - but go back and forth on half spins. The load may finish after several UB attempts (6 hours) but the clothes are still wet. Agree that we need a barring kit. Do you think another part needs to be replaced?
Wow that is a lot of work but has to be done. now it will be easier after watching your video. thank you for taking the time to provide these instructions.
Excellent video and extremely helpful thank you - wanted to comment on the bearing - just put a piece of wood on top of the bearing and hammer on the wood to seat the bearing
Thanks for commenting. I did not show it in the video, but I tried using a piece of wood first. The force needed to drive the bearing in was too great. I beat a 2x4 to pieces and never budged the bearing. One commentator suggested putting the bearing in the freezer overnight. I think this is an excellent idea. It should cause the bearing to shrink, making it easier to install. Using the old bearings to hammer on is another option.
Man thanks for the video I have been referring back to it a bunch of times because I did a bad job with pictures before hand for some of the hoses. Wow what a repair
@@thejungleexplorer Aww well it's been one year and today my bearings started grinding again. I dont know, haven't taken it apart again, not sure I have it in me.
@@thejungleexplorer Yup thats what I'm thinking. I kept my old washer though, so we have that. Our old washer is a top loader and a little too small for the biggest blankets we have, which was why I got the samsung washer for free off facebook. Since I have a way to wash clothes, I will probably take it apart again and see whats going on. Like you said probably the seal failed again, although I did replace the seal last time, who knows.
I got the new bearing to go in by putting back in the drum and motor cover plate then screwed in the big bolt. The turning of the bolt pushed in the bearing inward. Do NOT do this with the new seal in place, it will damage the new seal. The idea is to get the new bearing in where they belong. Then again remove the motor cover plate and drum to get the new seal in.
Please could you do a video on the same machine for plugged drain pump etc.??? This video is so much better than the rest which I still can’t figure out what machines they’re working on with the machine you’re working on is my machine please help?! Thank you World class video tutorial
Thanks for the high praise. This video was the hardest video I have ever made due to the complexity and countless steps to do this procedure. If I ever have a clogged pump problem with it, I will definitely make a video for it, however that may not be for some time to be of use for you. Here is a video I found that may be of some help to you. ua-cam.com/video/t5IiG011A6g/v-deo.html
Great video! Just one thing: try not to hit any part of a NEW bearing with a hammer. Both surfaces have been hardened and could fracture. Maybe use a small piece of hardwood in between or a brass rod to transfer the force of the hammer blows...
Just did this job and the bearings were a pain. I first tried to hit the bearing out with a hammer and pin. Didn't really work so I switched to using the top half of my floor jack handle. The pole/pipe diameter sat right on top of the small bearing. A few smacks with a large hammer and the smaller bearing came out. Did the same for the larger bearing, just moving it around to equally punch out the bearing.
I would find a large socket to tap the outer race in or a block of wood. I do have large sockets for different wheel bearing hubs. some hub nuts get crazy big!. Then you get a nice even seating of the bearing so as not to accidently smack the inner race while seating it. Nice video! Looks like I have my work cut out for me! I just retired on 6/30 and now I have time to attack this! Are most Samsungs done the same? I have a model wf218anw/xaa
Incredible video , as such, I replaced my "spider arm assembly" and bearings , first test load seemed to run great for the first 10-15 minutes, , then noticed water leaking on bottom when it was finished, I will note it started leaking at the same time as the issue with spider arm and bearings , any thoughts as to leak? All connections were made , I'm so bummed cause it took a day too disassemble , several days to get parts, and another full day to put back together .
Good video! I just got the infamous death scream from my Samsung. It's throwing the "ub" code - I've tried replacing the shocks on the bottom with no luck, so the bearings are next. What type of hoist did you use to life the drum out of the unit? Thanks again for the well-produced and thorough video! 👍
Thank you. Your video was extremely helpful. We replaced the 4 shocks too. Now that we have the washer back together, there is a wobble when the spin is winding up or winding down. It seems the stainless wash tub moves up and down, making a knocking noise. We can lift the stainless wash tub away from the plastic tub about 1/8". The spindle does not appear to have any damage to it and a spider arm is without cracks or damage. Any thoughts and how we can fix this? Thank you.
I have the same problem after changing spider, bearings, seal and shocks. I have a bit vertical play (2mm) on the drum making a knocking noise when spinning from 300rpm to 1600rpm. The knocking is audible when fast spinning with an empty machine also. Did you find the problem?
Thanks for a great video. I followed your recommendation and got bearings from your sourse. Excelkent transaction. Japenese bearing >china bearing that is oem i hope! A tip for those doing this youself: i used a 4ft stepladder, garden tool and ratchet strap to create simple hoist to lift drum and release springs. Set up stepladder on machine backside, place ratchetstrap around garden tool pole, put end on top of ladder rung and lift garden tool pole high enough to release spring tension. Also, when reassembling, screws with integrated lock washer below head. Are for sheet metal connections. Screws without lock washer are for plastic connections.
Thank you very much for this excellent video. Very thorough and clear. My model was slightly different (2013 Samsung) so it didn't have all of the same connections, but easy enough to adjust. The biggest issue I had was getting the seal to stay seated. I could not get it to stay in that opening. Even after literally standing on it so it would go all the way down, it still popped back out. I eventually just left it half seated and I'm hoping the force of tightening that huge bolt pushed it back in. Maybe I had the seal upside down? If the profile of the cross section is a U, my original seal was an upside down U when I pried it out. I could tell exactly from your video, but it looked like your seal was seated like a regular U (opposite of mine). Any thoughts on which way this seal should be mounted and how to handle a seal that just wont stay in? I'm considering taking it back apart tomorrow (I really don't want to!) to see if it is properly seated now or if water leaked it. Thanks again!
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Hi there, i'm blind and having trouble locating the bearings I need to take on this project. Can you help me with finding the the exact parts I need? I cant find the link to the ebay contact you have. My Washer model is WF520ABWXAA.. Thanks would be much appreciated for any help.
mine has gap between gasket and bearing, is that normal?
@@michaeldouglas2608 Hi Michael. I am so sorry for not responding sooner. UA-cam does not send me notifications for replies to comments, just original comments, so I never saw your question. I hope someone was able to help you with.
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@@thejungleexplorer great video! my Samsung washer is definitely making the screaming bearing noise during the spin cycle, but it is also extending the wash time and getting off balance and not spinning. Even with tiny kisses. Do you think that could also be related to the bearing or is it most likely the spider bracket or something else expensive??
I have a different issue with my washer, but came across your video. From someone with no knowledge on this topic and fear of making any attempt to open anything that is loaded with electronics, I can't say enough how I appreciate any UA-cam host, like yourself, that records a complete roadmap to breakdown a complicated piece of machinery with so many parts and at a pace that is easy to see where each step occurs on the machine. Your video just gave me the confidence in repairing my washer and helping me navigate to the problem area. Thank you and Bravo! This was professionally well done.
You are so welcome. Thank you for such a wonderful comment. Few other people have recognized the intense dedication I put into capturing every single step of this disassembly. Believe me, it was not easy. I had to perform some camera gymnastics to get some shots. It has always been a guiding goal of my channel to provide these kinds of videos because I myself run across so many videos from other creators that fail to do so. Thank you for recognizing this.
Just completed this job, and this is a fantastic guide. I'll add one big thing - The drum is HEAVY. You WILL need someone else to help lift it to release the springs. I ran a steel pole across the top of the cabinet and tied it to the drum lift point, similar to the video. I had a friend help me lift it out of the cabinet and help put it back in. I do also agree with others who said take the extra step to remove the stator winding from the drum to keep it protected while removing the bearings from the drum. It is a super fast step. Last addition, the bearings are tight but will come out without adding any heat - just take your time. Putting the new bearings in the freezer for a couple hours helps, and use the old bearings to seat the new ones. This job will take a full day, especially if you take the time to clear out all the soap residue like I did, and quadruple check every hose connection.
Great video. When installing the new bearings place the old bearing on top and hit that. Saves the new bearing from any impact damage.
Thank you for this great information Antonio Ponce. I appreciate it very much when viewers contribute useful information as you have here.
Wish I would have seen this before I did it! lol haha
Great advice thanks ! Getting ready to order the parts and get it going. Ours has the ROAR on spin cycle 😁
I used the old bearing to tap it but accidentally bent the old bearing and hit the middle of the new bearing, just tap slowly l.
Just what I needed as a first-timer for bearing replacement. The rubber seal won't come out, but this video shows exactly what to do.
I am so happy to hear that this video was helpful.
Thanks for doing this. This was a very well edited video that helped me replace the bearings in my 2015 Samsung washing machine. One tip I would add is to get a bunch of sandwich bags and some sticky notes to keep track of the screws when you are dismantling the washer. It will save you some head scratching when you go to put the washer back together.
Thanks. Glad it helped. Great advice. This was one of the most complicated videos I have made. So many angles to try to capture.
Did the same thing painters tape sharpie and baggies. Amazing video
Or just call nasa for the screw diagram
How long did this take?
@@juan214ortiz I came up with this idea myself and thought I was a pioneer. :P Looks like many people do the same exact thing.
Good instructional video - thanks. A couple of tips: remove the stator - just mark it first so you know how to align it when you replace it. If you cut or even tear the insulation on one of those wires, it will fail and the price of a new stator is crazy. Also, never use a hammer directly on a bearing - you can easily damage the bearing if you slip and hit the seal or the inner race. Use a block of wood against the bearing and tap the wood with a hammer. The wood is much more compliant and still does a great job of seating the bearing.
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I'm a mechanic so I thought I'd give it a try. The Samsung washer came with our new house. Turned out the previous owner forgot to mention the bearings were destroyed. The drum wouldn't even spin. 😏The bearing closest to the motor just fell to pieces on disassembly. To get the outer race out of the drum we had to weld a bead to the bearing shell and then drive it out. But the repair worked. $25 in parts saved me $800+ for a new unit. Thank you for the video!
Awesome! So glad the video helped you out.
Thanks! My model was a bit newer, with a couple different wires & hoses, but this was EXACTLY what I needed to tackle it myself. Not difficult, just careful. Give yourself some room to work (I moved the dryer, hamper and other items out). Other poster’s helped with putting bearings in the freezer-maybe it made a difference (?). Be sure to use the old bearings (on top of the new ones) and tap the outer race. Worked perfectly. Wish I could post the video of how quiet it is now. Thanks for being awesome!!!!!
Oh WOW 😮! Thank you so much. You cannot imagine how much I appreciate this. It means so much to me.
this makes it clear to me that the bearings are my problem but the total job required is beyond me and it is time to say good bye to my 20plus year old washer and bite the bullet and replace. Very informative and well done. thank you Dave
It is a difficult task, without a doubt. Best of luck with your new unit.
Fyi a 36mm socket is a perfect fit to knock the large bearing out very quickly. Thanks for the video. It's a bear of project on your own.
Best tutorial I’ve found for this problem. Super easy to follow. I was quoted $2,500 from a repair man, so thanks so much for this great video.
You are very welcome. Thanks for commenting.
@@deathmagnetic4484 lol….2475 $ for labor and 25 for parts…what a scam
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Wow! 2.500 USD for this, it's the kind of "don't want to do it" quote...😅
I'd just like to say thank you for this video! I'm a mechanic by trade but never attempted anything like this before today. Bearing failed exactly the same as yours and with the help of your video I had it replaced and "as smooth as glass" within a few hours! 😁👍🏼
Thank you for commenting Eren! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Mine was a later model with a few differences and was easier eg: external motor so the housing was very simple. I had an old over sized socket set and found a 1 and 7/8 socket with an outside diameter of 63mm (so large) was ideal for tapping in the larger bearing and water seal. My machine is now fixed but it did take me 7-8 hours. Pro tip, make sure the bearings are tapped in all the way I could tell the larger inner one was not fully seated when I tried the pully wheel and tightening the nut will not pull it together, had to remove the water seal and tap the bearing in another 2-3 mm. This video inspired me to give it a go, cheers from Brisbane Australia.
So glad the video helped you out.
Thanks so much for the great video. I watched it once and then took notes. My first Samsung crapped the bed after only 3 years. I was told that it would cost as much to repair it as a new one. Bought a new one in 2020. 2 years to the date of purchase the bearings went out. Sounded like an F-16 taking off in the house. Warranty I have did not cover the bearings. Repair guy suggested to buy new instead of fixing. Did some research, found a guy online that sells the bearings. Ran across your video while doing more research. Easy to follow. Ordered the bearings on Wednesday, they were delivered on Saturday, replaced the bearings today, (Sunday). Not the quickest repair job, (about 8 hours), but no injuries or left over parts, bolts or screws. Thanks again
That awesome. So glad the video helped.
A Samsung Technician costed me $150 just to come to inspect the washing machine (which only lasted 20mins).
Gave me an estimate of the pieces and for the repair, of $920.72! Absolutely CRAZY!! I am better off purchasing a new washing machine.
Thank you for your video. Gave me a better understanding of the bearing. Will do more research and have it done myself with help.
Oh wow! That is crazy. I think that technician just did not want to do the job and quoted some ridiculous price so he could get out of doing it.
Tear it apart and worst case you cant do it, for 900 for a repair you are basically better off buying a new washer anyways wow
@@thejungleexplorer I just had the same experience and virtually the same quote
My Samsung was very similar and after watching this a few times, I breezed right through the repair in three hours including a half hour scrubbing all the grunge off both tubs. Thanks guys!
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Great tutorial. This really helped me get my 10 year old washer back up and running. Now she purrs like a kitten. If I could just add my 2 cents:
1) @ 7:50 4 more screws must be removed to free up the wiring harness.
2)Remove the motor windings after removing the motor housing. This reduces the chance of damaging the windings and reduces the drum weight for easier handling.
3)Don’t forget to add loctite on the drum bolt, the stabilizer bolts (4) and the door screws (2).
Removing the bearings was a challenge. After letting some lubricant soak in for a while and having no success with a hammer and a ⅜ extension bar I switched to a 3lb sledge hammer and viola! What a difference!
Replacing the door boot retaining wire was a bitch. I ended up installing about ¾ of it, used 3 clamps to hold it in place and then a couple of flat screwdrivers to massage the rest in.
I used a hockey puck to seat the rear bearing.
Definitely one of the better videos for repairing a washer. Keep it up!
Glad it helped. Thanks for the input.
Yes thank you for the extra info...if u don't have a hockey puck to reinstall the bearings u can use the old bearing u took out works very good..plus a 3lb sledgehammer is awesome..worked like a charm
Thank you SO much for this video!! I used the sandwich bag suggestion and the freezer suggestion, but I also wrote the steps out so that I could reverse them when we were done! Some things were a little different, but still easy to follow.
My pleasure. Glad it helped.
Thank You...while my model was a bit newer and all didn't match 100%, it was clear enough to make it work - stupidly helpful video!!! Here's some extra help for anyone who comes after, which may keep you from making multiple trips to the barn for tools! :-) Cordless driver greatly speeds both dis and assembly. #2 PH Bit, 19MM, 13MM, 10MM sockets (10MM if replacing spider (which I did as I don't want to revisit this anytime soon!), 1/2" & 3/8" ratchets, 6"-3/8" extension, Needle nose pliers, flat bladed screwdrivers, dead blow hammer, dykes, tie wraps, silicone lubricant, blue Loctite (Spider bolts), is a good start. Thanks again for taking your time to document this process - huge help.
Thank you for commenting @jpwilson1659! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Many, MANY thanks. I was looking for a tools list, since our shop is about 50 yards from the house.
Thanks for the video, I did mine today, I ordered my parts after watching the video through the first time because that gave me the confidence to tackle this job myself.
Thank you for commenting. I am so glad to hear this video helped you out.
Thanks to this video I saved my washer! The instructions on getting the bearing out and in was very helpful. I wasn't sure it was the bearing from all the videos that shared what it sounded like I said, nope not me. But that's because this washer has been sounding like a ufo taking off in the family room since we bought the house 3 years ago. Now it's so quiet. My conclusion is that the bearings were out then. When I cracked it open the inner ring and the bearings just fell out. I had to use a Dremel to cross hatch the outer ring enough that I could hammer it out. Took a LONG time but oh oh the sweet (no) sound of success! Thanks for saving me tons of money and giving me tons of badass cred!
Thank you for commenting Rachel Simpson! I am so glad the video was helpful.
This was a very helpful video! While there was some extra things in mine to do (like cutting and then splicing the hardwired heading coil) this was pretty much the same as mine. One thing I will say is make sure to strip everything down and give it a good clean to get rid of all the gunk before reassembling, brings you almost back to the new washer state.
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Thanks for the video, tried this on a rainy day and got it done in about four. Hours or so. Works like new. I used the new frozen bearings idea and the sandwich bag idea for the screws. Thanks again!!!
My pleasure. So glad it helped.
It helps to place the bearings in your freezer overnight before you install them. The cold contracts the steel enough to make assembly much easier!
True, but I tried that once, and it froze to the object it was supposed to go into.... You could also try to heat up, the other part to let's say 100 degrees celcius with a heat gun or hairdryer.
I’d freeze it but my freezer is dead too…
@@Deadbuck73 Must be a Samsung (refrigerator).
Excellent video. Mine was a newer model but with the clear directions was able to change out successfully and now able to stay in the house with the washer running. Thank you sir for taking your time to put this together.
My pleasure. I am so glad the video was helpful for you.
Second time doing this repair. First time was October of 2021. I bookmarked this video for the next time I had to do it again.
I am glad the video was helpful for you. Kind of sorry you have to do again though. That's rough. Mine it is still going strong after four years.
There have been some helpful comments on this video to make the process easier. One suggestion was to freeze the new bearings before putting them in. This is a great idea because it should make them go in easier.
I hope all goes smoothly for you.
@@thejungleexplorer good idea! I have been wanting to replace metal encased rubber support bearing on my Saab and freezing makes the job much smoother! So it helps for whatever you are doing! Bearings do shrink a bit by freezing!
Thanks for showing how it’s done. Watched the video, then looked at the parts needed and then watched the video again to fully understand how it’s done. Thank you! Will try and repair.
Thanks for this! Just used it to change the bearings on mine today. Now running perfectly. Mine's a slightly different model so some of the connections were slightly different. But excellent clear instructions! Thanks
You're so welcome. I am glad it helped.
Wow, unbelievable attention to detail, I salute you! I'm sure making this video doubled the time it took to do an already tough repair, I TOTALLY appreciate your effort. Okay then, I'm gonna give it a go. The appliance repair guy said it wasn't worth repairing, the same price as a new machine,,, okay, fair enough, but the washer and dryer are a matching set, its almost impossible to find the same kind- size-finish of washer now to match neatly next to the dryer. And so repair guy charges $115 for the 5 minute assessment, and I'm thinking the bearing is some massive $300 piece,,, and its almost laughable watching the video, and I'm thinking "what the hell, completely dismantling the machine, I'll never be able to get it back together, I'm gonna break so many of the tiny seals and clips, this part had better be a big deal" ,,, and then the jackpot is this tiny piece! So, gonna give it a go, if this works, I will be the most surprised guy in creation!
Thank you for commenting Andrew Young! I am so glad the video was helpful.
were you able to get it back together? i hope you have by now!
Great video! The bucket trick is genius, you inspired me to take my shoes off. I greased the outside of the bearings and hubs, then used a rubber mallet to drive them in. Good call to use silicone around the seal.
Thank you. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the video and found it helpful.
@@thejungleexplorer is the silicone around the seal to lubricate it? Or to glue it? Or to prevent water getting around it?
I would say all of the above. In my case, I felt the seal went in too easy and adding the silicone was just an extra layer of protection to help prevent leakage.
BTY, this washer is still working fine to this day and has needed no further repairs of any kind.
Outstanding video--clear, detailed and accurate. Took me about 5 hours, but it's running quietly. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the support. It means so much to me. I am so glad the video helped you out.
Tried other video first
Didn’t work
Yours was simpler but more thorough
Thanks
Thank you so much for this! Was very easy to follow along. My favorite part is when the music lines up with the front panel popping off at around 5:00
I am so glad the video helped you out. Thank you for commenting.
Thanks for this video, was able to follow it to replace my bearings and it is so quiet again!
My pleasure. I am so happy to hear that it helped you out.
Hands down best video on UA-cam to repair these bearings. I didn’t think I could do it but your video is on point all the way through, and your right mine was a diff. Model and I was still able to get it all done with your video. Appreciate your help. Liked and subscribed. 👍🏽💯❗️
Glad I coul help.
@@thejungleexplorer one question what kind of silicone did you use?
@@thejungleexplorer I would also like to know what silicone you used
Excellent video, I’m a tech I’m have done those repair . A few points here. The spider given the age, you should have replaced it, the bearings, an insulation tool helps and less impact on the race. You did great with the silicone, but totally forgot the grease. The grease protects the seal from the shaft damaging it during installation and the rest of its service life. The bellow, you didn’t have to remove it. Anyways great job
Thanks. This was my first time to ever do this, so I feel pretty good that I got it this close to perfect. It has been over three years since I did this repair and the washer is still running perfectly.
I just used this guide to replace my busted bearings. I can’t thank you enough for making this!
My pleasure. So glad it helped.
Great video. We were able to do it in about 2 hours. Bearings were a pain but nothing like a giant wrench and sledge hammer lol...
I am happy to hear that the video helped you out.
Thanks for making this very detailed video! Turns out I only needed the drive arm replaced. Mine was corroded and broken.
My pleasure. Glad it helped you out.
Finally got my bearing kit delivered. Going to try to get it all together on Wednesday. My spouse and I are young so being able to buy a part to swap out instead of buying a whole new washer makes a huge difference for us. I appreciate you doing this video and am grateful to have it as a guide.
Thank you for commenting Ethan Klauzenberg! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Wanted to say thank you very much. My bearing was on its way out and this vid gave me the framework/confidence needed to DIY it.
Never disassembled a full size appliance before but financial constraints made it the only option for us. Appreciate your wisdom and experience.
You are very welcome. I am really glad to hear the video helped you out.
Great job. Very well explained. I followed it step by step and without any hiccups, managed to remove the drum. Waiting on the bearings to arrive tomorrow and will post the progress.
That awesome. So glad it helped.
Shahzad so how did it go? You got it working ?
Thank you very much. I changed mine today and so far it seems to be happy with the new bearings.
My pleasure. Glad it helped.
Nicely done... This was very helpful and our 8 year old Samsung is back in business... Thank you...
My pleasure. I am glad It was helpful.
Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this together. Great step by step instructions! I was able to replace my front and rear bearings. Great job!
My pleasure. Glad it helped
Thank you so much for making this video. My 2015 Samsung dryer had the same bearing issue and your video was enough to walk me though the fix on my own.
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
Thanks for posting this video. I had to replace a corroded and fractured washer drum shaft assembly, and changed the bearings and gasket while I was at it. This video got right to the point with everything I needed to know and clearly explained. Cheers,
My pleasure. I am so glad it helped.
Thanks for the video, you showed everything perfectly! I was able to knock out the bearing swap in a couple of hours.
Thank you for commenting steve rivera! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Very helpful video. I am replacing the spider and since it is all hunker up I will replace bearings and seal while I have it all apart. A tip - I used my pressure washer on the tub innards and the in tee tub also. Had it all spotless in a few minutes and the gunk cannot get onto clothes.
Thank you for commenting Dara ohuiginn! I am so glad the video was helpful.
change the spider arm and the other tub seal while your at it, this is the last time you want to do these steps on the same machine. Thanks for the tutorial
Thank you so much for taking the time and making your video. Your step-by-step detailed instructions were just what I needed to complete my repair. My washer is quiet. Thank you again.
My pleasure. Glad it helped
The process of removing is clear and concise
Thank you for this video.
My pleasure. Glad it helped you out.
Excellent video. Only issue was replacing the seal. Finally used a 2” PVC cap and a rubber mallet.
Thank you for this great information Bryan Black. I appreciate it very much when viewers contribute useful information as you have here.
Great video! Thank you so much. I’m very sure that this is my problem (I have sheared off plastic bits form the circular trim surround in the tub, from the misalignment) so will order the bearing and get to work!
You're welcome. I am glad it helped you out.
Great video bud, the only thing I would’ve add is that you don’t need to change both inner and outer barrings . I followed the video step by step and unfortunately now I have to order the outer one 🤦🏼♂️. Yes, I should’ve watched the video first. Also, the inner barring was rusted that I had literally use a sledgehammer and penetrating lubricant.
You might as well change both inner and outer while you have it apart.
great video and tutorial for ripping apart the samsung FL washer! i have fixed the samsung dryer before and it is MUCH easier the washer is quite an ordeal. Ripped all the way down to the bearings to replace them only to find out the spider flange assembly was complete disintegrated and turned to mush. unbelievable to me that this METAL component can deteriorate that badly to point of axle being ripped completely free from the assembly. no longer makes sense to keep this washer so guess i'm getting a new one black friday!
That is sad to hear. They sure don't build them like they used to.
You should replace the bolts holding the basket to the spider also. They break usually around the same time as the bearing failing.
Cost me $42.19. Could of used a putting it back together video but the video did wonders. Thanks!
Glad it helped.
Jeez what a freaggin awesome video. Literally why youtibe is a great resource because stuff like this. Thanks SO much!
You are very welcome. I am glad to hear that the video helped you out.
Great video, thank you. Sent you a couple of bucks. FYI the large round plactic fitting on the boot is not a pressure senor, its the tub light.
Thank you so much. You are only the third person ever to do this, so it means a lot to me.
one of the best instructional videos on this subject
Great video. Thank you! Saved me from replacing my five year-old washer.
My pleasure. Glad it was helpful.
Thanks! I have the EXACT washer and this was a big help.
Thank you so much for your support. I am so glad that the video was helpful.
Thank you sir you really explaining it very well, as of today a tech guy came just to diagnose my washer machine charge over $100 not even try to turn on the washer but he know what’s wrong with it, sadly I had to pay him😪. Our washer machine wash ok but very load noise when spinning.
Thank you for commenting R M! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Thank you. The video is very thorough and extremely helpful. Our front loader makes the same loud sound AND the spin does not completely drain the water. In fact, the spin cycle may not make a complete circle - but go back and forth on half spins. The load may finish after several UB attempts (6 hours) but the clothes are still wet. Agree that we need a barring kit. Do you think another part needs to be replaced?
You're welcome. If your tub seal looks worn , you may need to replace it too.
Wow that is a lot of work but has to be done. now it will be easier after watching your video. thank you for taking the time to provide these instructions.
Thank you for commenting Siniestro02! I am so glad the video was helpful.
This was a HUGE help. My repair worked great! --Thanks
That's awesome. Glad it helped.
Excellent video and extremely helpful thank you - wanted to comment on the bearing - just put a piece of wood on top of the bearing and hammer on the wood to seat the bearing
Thanks for commenting. I did not show it in the video, but I tried using a piece of wood first. The force needed to drive the bearing in was too great. I beat a 2x4 to pieces and never budged the bearing. One commentator suggested putting the bearing in the freezer overnight. I think this is an excellent idea. It should cause the bearing to shrink, making it easier to install. Using the old bearings to hammer on is another option.
@@thejungleexplorer awesome sharing your experience. I will try this at home on my washer.
great vid, the labor is extensive, the labor cost alone looks like that bearing makes the washer essentially a loss
Yeah, that is a good assessment. If a person has more time than money, it can be done. But if they have more money than time, it is not worth it.
@@thejungleexplorer well put
Man thanks for the video I have been referring back to it a bunch of times because I did a bad job with pictures before hand for some of the hoses. Wow what a repair
Thank you for commenting Eric Dyer! I am so glad the video was helpful.
@@thejungleexplorer Aww well it's been one year and today my bearings started grinding again. I dont know, haven't taken it apart again, not sure I have it in me.
Sorry to hear that. I bet the seal failed and water got into the bearings again. That really sucks.
@@thejungleexplorer Yup thats what I'm thinking. I kept my old washer though, so we have that. Our old washer is a top loader and a little too small for the biggest blankets we have, which was why I got the samsung washer for free off facebook. Since I have a way to wash clothes, I will probably take it apart again and see whats going on. Like you said probably the seal failed again, although I did replace the seal last time, who knows.
One word great ,thanks from South Sfrica
You are very welcome
Love it man! My model is a bit newer but it worked just the same thank you so much man!
Awesome. Glad to hear it.
I got the new bearing to go in by putting back in the drum and motor cover plate then screwed in the big bolt. The turning of the bolt pushed in the bearing inward. Do NOT do this with the new seal in place, it will damage the new seal. The idea is to get the new bearing in where they belong. Then again remove the motor cover plate and drum to get the new seal in.
Thank you very much for your time and excellent production on this video!
You're welcome. I am so glad it helped you out.
Just did my washer. Fantastic video. Thank you!!!
You're welcome. So glad it helped.
At last I have found Macgyver ! ^^ I like your trail cam video. ordered trail cam today !! Thanks for your sharing nice skill ^^
Thank you so much for explaining
Ii just changed my machine bearings
Thank you man 👍
My pleasure. Glad it helped
Great video. I'm getting ready to tackle this project.
Thanks. Glad it helped.
Please could you do a video on the same machine for plugged drain pump etc.???
This video is so much better than the rest which I still can’t figure out what machines they’re working on with the machine you’re working on is my machine please help?!
Thank you
World class video tutorial
Thanks for the high praise. This video was the hardest video I have ever made due to the complexity and countless steps to do this procedure. If I ever have a clogged pump problem with it, I will definitely make a video for it, however that may not be for some time to be of use for you. Here is a video I found that may be of some help to you. ua-cam.com/video/t5IiG011A6g/v-deo.html
Thanks for this informative video! I just did this job yesterday and it helped me tremendously!
Thank you for commenting TXAgitator! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Great video! Just one thing: try not to hit any part of a NEW bearing with a hammer. Both surfaces have been hardened and could fracture. Maybe use a small piece of hardwood in between or a brass rod to transfer the force of the hammer blows...
Thanks for the advice
The best video for Samsung washer bearings 🙌
Thank you for commenting @truckomize9326! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Just did this job and the bearings were a pain. I first tried to hit the bearing out with a hammer and pin. Didn't really work so I switched to using the top half of my floor jack handle. The pole/pipe diameter sat right on top of the small bearing. A few smacks with a large hammer and the smaller bearing came out. Did the same for the larger bearing, just moving it around to equally punch out the bearing.
Glad you got it done.
I would find a large socket to tap the outer race in or a block of wood. I do have large sockets for different wheel bearing hubs. some hub nuts get crazy big!. Then you get a nice even seating of the bearing so as not to accidently smack the inner race while seating it. Nice video! Looks like I have my work cut out for me! I just retired on 6/30 and now I have time to attack this! Are most Samsungs done the same? I have a model wf218anw/xaa
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you Sir.
My pleasure. So glad it helped you out.
Thank you for this video, I will now and try to fix our washing machine which wobbles... As I expected, the entire thing needs to come A-part...
My pleasure. Glad it helped.
recommend you replace the seal between the wash tub halves or else you'll be doing this again, like me.
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Thank you for the great walkthrough of this procedure!!!
My pleasure. So glad it helped you out.
Great video, simple and easy to understand step by step process!! Great job and thanks!
My pleasure. Glad it helped
Incredible video , as such, I replaced my "spider arm assembly" and bearings , first test load seemed to run great for the first 10-15 minutes, , then noticed water leaking on bottom when it was finished, I will note it started leaking at the same time as the issue with spider arm and bearings , any thoughts as to leak? All connections were made , I'm so bummed cause it took a day too disassemble , several days to get parts, and another full day to put back together .
Sorry to hear that man. My first thought on the leak would be to check the tub seal.
Good video! I just got the infamous death scream from my Samsung. It's throwing the "ub" code - I've tried replacing the shocks on the bottom with no luck, so the bearings are next.
What type of hoist did you use to life the drum out of the unit? Thanks again for the well-produced and thorough video! 👍
Thank you. I am glad it helped. Regarding your question about the hoist, I had an assistant lift the tub with a leverage bar.
Your video was a huge help! Thank you!!
You are so very welcome. I am really glad the video was useful for you.
This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thanks for doing this video!
Thank you for commenting Travis Owens! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Thank you. Your video was extremely helpful. We replaced the 4 shocks too. Now that we have the washer back together, there is a wobble when the spin is winding up or winding down. It seems the stainless wash tub moves up and down, making a knocking noise. We can lift the stainless wash tub away from the plastic tub about 1/8". The spindle does not appear to have any damage to it and a spider arm is without cracks or damage. Any thoughts and how we can fix this? Thank you.
My pleasure. Glad it helped.
I have the same problem after changing spider, bearings, seal and shocks.
I have a bit vertical play (2mm) on the drum making a knocking noise when spinning from 300rpm to 1600rpm. The knocking is audible when fast spinning with an empty machine also.
Did you find the problem?
Great video! Question, what kind/brand of silicon did you use? Not sure if it has to be a specific one.
Just some silicone grease or waterproof grease. Brand does not matter.
Thanks for a great video. I followed your recommendation and got bearings from your sourse. Excelkent transaction. Japenese bearing >china bearing that is oem i hope!
A tip for those doing this youself: i used a 4ft stepladder, garden tool and ratchet strap to create simple hoist to lift drum and release springs. Set up stepladder on machine backside, place ratchetstrap around garden tool pole, put end on top of ladder rung and lift garden tool pole high enough to release spring tension. Also, when reassembling, screws with integrated lock washer below head. Are for sheet metal connections. Screws without lock washer are for plastic connections.
Thanks for sharing. I am glad the video was of some help for you.
I have the same exact washer thanks for the help
My pleasure. So glad it helped.
Thank you very much for this excellent video. Very thorough and clear. My model was slightly different (2013 Samsung) so it didn't have all of the same connections, but easy enough to adjust.
The biggest issue I had was getting the seal to stay seated. I could not get it to stay in that opening. Even after literally standing on it so it would go all the way down, it still popped back out. I eventually just left it half seated and I'm hoping the force of tightening that huge bolt pushed it back in. Maybe I had the seal upside down? If the profile of the cross section is a U, my original seal was an upside down U when I pried it out. I could tell exactly from your video, but it looked like your seal was seated like a regular U (opposite of mine). Any thoughts on which way this seal should be mounted and how to handle a seal that just wont stay in? I'm considering taking it back apart tomorrow (I really don't want to!) to see if it is properly seated now or if water leaked it.
Thanks again!
Thank you for commenting Jesse Reich! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Great video ! Thanks much !
You are very welcome. I am glad it helped you out.