The Neptune bearings are an interesting breed... Maytag wants you to replace the whole outer tub which includes the bearings installed for $180 or so. You can replace the bearings yourself. See www.tonytool.com to see how it is done. The tool costs $379 or so... but it is designed for the service tech. not the d.i.y.er. But watching the video can give you an idea of how to do it yourself. The bearings were available on www.neptunewaxmotor.com for about $35.00. You will also need the Maytag seal kit 12002022 to complete the job whether you decide to replace bearings or the outer tub.
I found it was better to buy a new washer because this bearing is a baaaad design. i tore it all apart only to find the bearing shot and grease all over. the bearing was so curroded in the drum it woould not come out no matter what. forget it . if you have this problem buy a new one or deal with the noise. it would have worked fine for a few more years it just sounded like a airplane was taking off in the basement.
I just took my Neptune MAH5500BWW apart and found that the bearings are shot. My local Maytag service provider quoted me $425.00 for the whole outer tub! I would have bene happy with $180.
1,209 views
Usually answered in minutes!
spin cycle is really loud on my maytag neptune mah 5500 any help?
After watching the Tonytool video I managed to replace both bearings and seal on my Maytag MAH4000 using a common triangular puller along with a variety of bushings and washers, some of which I adapted from old sockets ground down to size. However, the inner bearing (larger one) broke in pieces and had to be finally cut out with a high speed cutter. Took me the better part of a day but total cost was about $80 ( $45-sealkit from Maytag & $35 for both bearings bought locally). I just hope I can get another 7 years or more until the next ones wear out.
My Maytag washer also is about 6 years old and started making a grinding noise during the spin cycle. Please let me know if this is an easy fix. I am mechanically inclined and do have allot of tools at my dispossal. Can you buy these bearing seperately and is there a step by step repair manual that I can use....Please advise
Thanks
Frank
×