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Model: WHRE5260E1WW	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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jaws		#1 Posted : Wednesday, May 21, 2014 1:29:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/21/2014(UTC) Posts: 12		roars-literally, when spinning. have replaced bearings, suspension rod supports and am now thinking I need to replace the transmission. Every forum and blog I read says it is the bearing, but we have replaced the bearing---any thoughts?
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fairbank56		#2 Posted : Thursday, May 22, 2014 3:53:20 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		You replaced the tub bearing? Most likely the lower transmission bearing is bad. It's a bit of work but can be replaced versus replacing the transmission. You can visually check the bearing to see if it is rusted out. Eric
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jaws		#3 Posted : Thursday, May 22, 2014 4:19:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/21/2014(UTC) Posts: 12		I will have to see how to check that out. Not sure how but it will save about $150 if that is it. Do you know of any diagrams or videos of that replacement? Thank a lot, we thought we had changed the only bearing.
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fairbank56		#4 Posted : Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:02:53 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Yes, I created this webpage on how to disassemble the lower part of the transmission to get at the bearing. http://home.comcast.net/~fairba...sion/GEtransmission.html And here is a source for the bearing. 6205-2RS-1 Special Size Ball Bearing 1 inch x 52 x 15 mm Eric
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jaws		#5 Posted : Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:13:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/21/2014(UTC) Posts: 12		awesome, thank you so much
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jaws		#6 Posted : Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:35:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/21/2014(UTC) Posts: 12		how do I verify this is right bearing for my washer?
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jaws		#7 Posted : Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:42:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/21/2014(UTC) Posts: 12		I find bearings with same # but they say 6205-2RS Sealed Ball Bearings - 25x52x15mm is this the same? thank you so much for your help!
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fairbank56		#8 Posted : Saturday, May 24, 2014 1:12:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		No, it will not fit on the transmission shaft. You need the special bearing that I suggested which has a 1" bore. The 25mm bearing is 63/64" and is just a hair too small to fit. Eric
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jaws		#9 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2014 2:51:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/21/2014(UTC) Posts: 12		thanks--can't believe they want $8 to ship. will look elsewhere
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jaws		#10 Posted : Sunday, June 1, 2014 1:57:42 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/21/2014(UTC) Posts: 12		do you know the size socket I need to remove nut? I am borrowing it and need correct size--ordered from your recommended place-thanks
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