Washer leaks at the center of the tub

Washer Repair
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Hello there! ! ! Please help. My washer has a leak under the center of the tub so I ordered a TUB AND BEARING REPAIR KIT. I tried to lossen the nut (using a spanner wrench) but it is really hard. Is this nut a reverse tread or regular (can loose to the left or counter clockwise). I dont like to force it harder. After lossening the nut what next. Please help step by step in replacing my tub seal. THANKS

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Go to %url% for info on replacing the seal and bearing.

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Good luck with it, I used a steel rod to pound out the sleeve bearing that was stuck to the tranny, a groove in the tranny facilitates this, I also would use turbine non-detergent oil on the bearing.

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Most likely the problem is a bad membrane switch which has to be replaced.

In order to provide the right part number I need the color of the control panel.

Gene.

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Earl,

Measure the current drawn by the oven igniter. If it more than 3.2 amps then the problem is a bad gas valve. If it’s 3.2 amps or less then the problem is a bad igniter.

Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool range http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=126938&&model_id=503593

Gene.

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Yesterday I Went To Turn The Start Button And It Broke Off. I Tried To Unscrew Panel But Cannot Find Right Screwdriver To Work. Does This Require Special Tool?