Everything is replaced but still shaking

General
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Brand: maytag
Model Number: mvwc565fw0
Main Symptom: shaking
What happens & when: spin

Error Code (if any):
Parts or tests already tried: replaced motor, center sprocket, suspension rods,clutch assembly, agitator

I took it apart today and the sprocket was loose. It still shakes.

What am I missing? I will remove the basket tomorrow and examine.

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For model MVWC565FW0, the first question I always ask—especially when support rods are involved—is whether OEM parts were used. Most aftermarket suspension rods don’t hold up well and can cause the same symptoms.

Can you confirm the part number of the rods that were installed? Also, did you replace both the upper and lower rod bearings, and make sure all four rods were fully seated and properly aligned in their mounting locations? Is the transmission shaft loose?

When you remove the inner spin basket, pay close attention to the condition of the drive hub and hub retainer. Also inspect the balance ring at the top of the basket. If the balance ring has failed and leaked out its fluid, the washer can develop severe vibration and shaking during the spin cycle.

For the sprocket nut backing off I recommend a blue thread locker compound

3

I will check the basket tomorrow. The vibration happened before the rods were replaced and I did replace the upper and lower bearings.

4

I checked the tub. It seems like everything is replaced and accurate. I should have just bought a used $200 washer rather than spend $350 to not fix it

5

Sadly I hear that a lot about this style of washer. Does it shake when it is empty and you put it in spin or is it only when it has clothes in it?

6

Dhome19, Did you check the 4 legs that support the washer? I have similar problem with my Kenmore top load series 80 and I think I have to fix the rear 2 legs and adjust their elevation.

7

Sadly I brought it to a repair guy and he said that the bear at the tub was shot. He initially thought that he could rebuild the rods and that was the problem but then he showed me how bad the play in the tub was.

So, I replaced it.

Thanks for your help.