Five year old whirlpool Cabrio top loading washer. Unit sounds like it could use some bearing lubrication during spin cycle. Already have removed the agitator and basket. Outer tub is still suspended on its four rods. To gain access to the tub bearing do I remove the outer tub while still attached to the motor? Whirlpool does not list the bearing separately and I am hoping to replace it or grease it using a needle attachment to a grease gun. If removed together, what is my next step to separating the tub from the motor shaft?

SOURCE: rear tub bearing replacement

The shaft on the spinner basket may have worn and formed a groove, or, if the bearing seal was leaking, the shaft may be stuck because of rust. The best way I know how to get the spinner basket out, is to try spraying the shaft with a lubricant like penetrating oil, or WD-40 and letting it sit a while. Allow the lubricant to settle into the area where the shaft seats into the bearing. If this does not provide you with any luck, place the outer drum face down on something to elevate the spin basket up off the floor. I suggest using a couple of saw horses, or blocks of wood. Allow the outer shell to rest on supports, leaving the spin basket free. Place some padding or old towels on the floor underneath the basket. Take a mallet (I prefer a rubber mallet, as it tends to be less abusive) and tap on the end of the drum shaft. The spin basket should pop free and drop from the tub shell. I hope this helps you.

PS You only have to elevate the basket and tub off the floor enough to allow the spin basket to drop free of the tub. About a foot is all I would recommend. Make sure you inspect and clean the spin basket shaft once you get it removed. Some very fine emery paper is what I would recommend to make sure the shaft is not scored or have any rough areas. DO NOT use any electric sanders or dremils for this! It should be clean and smooth before re-installing. If you cannot get the basket free, or if you do, and the shaft is damaged, you may consider replacing it as well. Placing a damaged shaft into a new bearing may not seal properly.

john gagnon

• 943 Answers
• Posted on Oct 15, 2008

SOURCE: TOP LOAD WHIRLPOOL WASHER BRAND NEW CRACK IN OUTER PLASTIC TUB.

HI the agitator comes off. 7/16 bolt under cap remove pull agitator off. now you take off that big nut in the middle. remove. pull tub out. replace the tub. thanks

onthethejob1

• 640 Answers
• Posted on Feb 07, 2009

SOURCE: spin cycle very loud,

spin surpport defective,,,this part is under warranty,,lifetime warranty..contact whirlpool for replacement of spin basket,,onthejopb

Ron Coons

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• Posted on Feb 14, 2009

SOURCE: sock stuck in outer tub whirlpool cabrio

youll need to "pop" the main top.. then unsnap the outer ring that cvers the outer tub. if you look at the center of "agitator/ or bump plate depending on model" theres a small cap that will come of fand reveal a 7/16 screw remove the screw, and then oyull be able to lift the entire inner basket right out to retrieve any debris.

SOURCE: Leaking around center spindle gasket of outer plastic basket

There was a hole in the plastic liner tub from the inner metal basket rubbing on it during the spin cycle. I got some plastic cement and put it in there and it willl hold for a little while while anyway. Not a very well designed washer when you look into the guts of the monster.