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neenab1  
#1 Posted : Sunday, April 3, 2011 8:15:49 PM(UTC)
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I need to replace the bearing in my Amana model # ALW880QAW1, top loader commercial capacity. Could someone please let me know what is the tool I need to remove the bearing as well as the seal and then if I need a tool to place it back on.
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Monday, April 4, 2011 2:50:19 AM(UTC)
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There is a sad history of bearing failures with these Amana plastic tub washers.
Once the seal and bearing fails, new bearing and seal replacement does not last that long!
At $125 for a bearing/seal kit, use of a rented bearing puller, and a lot of labor, it makes sense to put the money toward a new washer.
neenab1  
#3 Posted : Monday, April 4, 2011 9:43:47 AM(UTC)
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I understand if it were a plastic tub but this one is stainless steel & commercial grade. I just needed to know what type pf tools would I need & where to get them if they were special tools.I also have tools that I use for Speedqueen washers & wondered if they would work?
richappy  
#4 Posted : Monday, April 4, 2011 11:22:15 AM(UTC)
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You have a plastic outer tub AP4048569 A few people that used this site did this job and regret it and probably want to forget it@#*.
Have looked at pictures showing a badly rusted hub that looked like it was impossible to pull it off with a gear puller.
Maybe they will respond with better info.
You can go to web site www.applianceaid.com for specific info.
neenab1  
#5 Posted : Monday, April 4, 2011 11:46:06 AM(UTC)
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Thank you for the help. Don't know what picture you were looking at. I never posted a pic.
richappy  
#6 Posted : Tuesday, April 5, 2011 12:54:08 AM(UTC)
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The picture I was referring to was from a past response.I am hoping someone will respond that has done this before.
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