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Brazilnutjr  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, March 13, 2012 6:57:11 AM(UTC)
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My Maytag front loading washer (model MHWE300VW00) is making a loud screeching noise when it reaches the spin cycle. I unplugged it and removed the rear panel to discover that the motor is spinning against the belt (hence the screeching noise) but the drum is not turning. My guess is that the brake is stuck. Any solutions? Thank you for any help.


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Simon / APP Team  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, March 13, 2012 12:00:58 PM(UTC)
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Hello, Bob.

Did you try to turn the pulley manually in both directions without the belt?
There is no breaks on this machine, so if the basket not turning freely that means -bad bearings.

Please post results.
Brazilnutjr  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, March 13, 2012 12:12:44 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for getting back with me, Simon.

I took the belt off and the pulley won't budge in either direction. So, are the bearings fairly easy to replace?

-Bob
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, March 13, 2012 2:42:03 PM(UTC)
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Hello, Bob.

Replacing bearing requires replacing the rear outer tub assembly. It's over an hour job for trained tech.May take you 3 hrs easy. Need patience, basic skills and tools.
If you wish to proceed let me know, I'll help you with "step by step".

The outer tub Part number: AP4319189
Part number: AP4319189


Post the result.
Brazilnutjr  
#5 Posted : Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3:20:00 PM(UTC)
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Thank you once again for your help, Simon. Unfortunately, that is very bad news for me. I moved to South America and as far as I know there is no way to get parts for it here, especially not as large as that. The part that you marked on the diagram is the plastic part that encases the metal tub, correct?
Is there no other way to get to the bearings?
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3:39:22 PM(UTC)
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Sorry, Bob. The bearing are pressed into the tub.
If you need my help, I'm at you service.
ty.kendrick  
#7 Posted : Tuesday, November 6, 2012 5:48:58 PM(UTC)
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I need to replace my outer tub and would appreciate the step by step instructions. Thanks
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, November 7, 2012 8:49:44 AM(UTC)
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Hi.

Please provide the brand and model number.

Simon.
ty.kendrick  
#9 Posted : Wednesday, November 7, 2012 11:10:22 AM(UTC)
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It is for this same washer. Model MHWE300VW00. Thanks.
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