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washerdummy  
#1 Posted : Thursday, July 30, 2009 8:58:42 AM(UTC)
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My Wash Machine Leaks From Under Tub At Center. I Am Told The Mounting Stem (kit) And Tub Bearing (kit) Both Need To Be Replaced. Is It Necessary To Replace Both When Replacing One? Or Is It Just Saving A Headache Down The Road To Replace Both At The Same Time? Is This Repair Complicated Enough To Pay Repairman $300.00 To Do, Or Can It Be Done By My Mechanically Inclined Husband?
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Thursday, July 30, 2009 11:33:15 AM(UTC)
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According to the manufacturer instructions in case of water leak both of these parts have to be replaced. Also a spanner wrench is needed to complete repairs. The mounting stem kit comes with the installation instructions and the Service manual might help as well.

- The mounting stem kit Part number: AP4390013
Part number: AP4390013



- The tub bearing kit Part number: AP4372971
Part number: AP4372971



- The spanner wrench Part number: AP3538707
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#3 Posted : Thursday, July 30, 2009 8:59:31 PM(UTC)
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Gene, Thank you so much for the reply and the info! MUCH appreciated. One other question, in looking through the instructions, Maytag center seal grease is mentioned to be used in a couple of different applications. Where do I get it????? Thanks
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#4 Posted : Friday, July 31, 2009 5:42:28 PM(UTC)
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Central seal grease Part number: AP4285971
Part number: AP4285971

is on back order.

Instead you can use silicon grease Part number: AP3415411
Part number: AP3415411
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Gene.
washerdummy  
#5 Posted : Monday, August 17, 2009 7:40:42 PM(UTC)
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Central seal grease Part number: AP4285971
Part number: AP4285971

is on back order.

Instead you can use silicon grease Part number: AP3415411
Part number: AP3415411
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Gene.

GENE, i ORDERED THE PARTS, THEY SHOULD BE DELIVERED TOMORROW. The cust. serv. person said the Maytag center seal grease was in stock, so I ordered it, but it was back ordered after all. The "OTHER" Center seal grease you recommended was actually silicon sealant in the picture. I s the Maytag center seal grease actually a grease ( AN ACTUAL GREASY SUBSTANCE THAT DOESN'T DRY) or is it silicon sealant ( which does dry to be a rubbery type sealant, the kind I probably already have)? Thank you again for your help, you are a lifesaver!
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