I have a Kenmore 417.81142000 S/N: XD13207598 purchased new in 2001 that has worked fine but now has a horrible sqeak. I pulled off the covers today and listened to it and it doesn't sound like the squeak is coming from the belt or the idler pulley. It sounds like bearing squeak.

I found all the parts on this site to replace the Drum Belt: AP3865318, Bearing Kit: AP2142648, and Idler Arm Assy: AP3886900.

First question; Am I on the right track? If I'm going to replace the bearings I'm thinking I may as well replace the belt and idler too since it's farily inexpensive right?

Trying to avoid spending big $$$$ calling the Sears guy since I did most of the hard work pulling it out from under my custom laundry room countertop and pulling the covers off!;)

Thanks for any input and advice!!!! :)

Thank you Denman. I just realized that i never posted a reply. I repaired that problem 2 years ago and now there is a problem with clothes getting stuck in between the drum and the front housing just above the door. It happens on just about every load now where a tshirt or something will get lodged between the drum and housing and make a brown mark. It feels like i can lift the front of the drum up about a half inch or so. I'm thinking whatever the drum rides on opposite the rear bearing must be worn. I looked on the parts listing and can't fine what part it might be. Any ideas? thanks so much for your help!!!!!