Maytag performa noise

Maytag performa washer makes noise when washing The noise increase during the spinning cycle. I removed the cabinet and the noise appears to come from the transmission or the pump. It sounds like a defective bearing. Please help!

Tilt the machine back to give yourself access to the belt. Remove the belt (the motor will slide over on its own, to facilitate the belt’s removal). turn the pump pulley (that’s the smaller pulley to the right of the larger transmission pulley). If you hear a grinding noise, the pump should be replaced.