GE Appliances WH2X1198 Washer Tub Bearing

I used this to repair my clothes washer. It ran smoothly and quietly after this. Fit just like OEM, no problems.

Not a well engineered washer to begin with. FULL of throwaway parts. Meaning that units instead of parts /pieces can be replaced as they wear.. Basically a total dismantle to get to this part. Of course living in an area where the water had a foul odor every nut and bolt exposed to water had to be soaked over night with nut buster fluid. Bushing / bearing had to be driven out using a just over 1" 1/2 inch drive socket with a very long extension. Beating with the rubber hammer for a day or two, soaking with CRC & WD-40 the old 1 finally budged. Naturally the part I replaced / this one was NOT the issue. It was the main transmission drive shaft which goes through this. It's bearing was shot. So the $10 bearing in the transmission costs - $140 for the entire sealed assembly unit. Way to go GE, NEVER AGAIN. Anyway, if you do dig in and do this job. This is a must buy and replace the old 1 while you are there. Buy a new nut, washer , seal , spacer - everything, belt too. I did straps for $6 as well.

Like use on GE washers

Reasonable price and appears to be made well, if you need it. Be prepared to wait about a week for it. If your washer is making a loud noise while spinning, this bearing is probably Not The Problem! I ordered this bearing, a seal, a Tub Nut Spanner Wrench, all at the same time. The seal and wrench came two days later. This bearing didn't show up until 5 days after that. By the time it got here, I found out that I didn't need it. It was the roller bearing, which is part of the mode shifter that was making all the noise. If you go on YouTube and check this out, you will find that it is difficult to find the roller bearing, but you can buy the mode shifter. I found the bearing, but it's not easy to change, unless you have the tools and experience of changing pressed on bearings. You can go here to see how to do it: Go to YouTube, Search for: Washer leaking and noisy. You can order it from there. You can also find the size and part number. I got mine locally at a bearing distributor.

Exact fit. If you are replacing this solid bearing (bushing) due to correct grinding noise from your washing machine during the spin cycle, be aware that the root cause is probably the mode shifter which has contains a ball bearing and maintains the lateral load of the drum as it spins at high speed during "spin".

Worked perfectly

Not too hard to replace once you get the tub nut off with the spanner wrench. It did not fix the grinding noise I have. Looks like the problem is the transmission($100). Still less than a new washer. On my third motor at $250 a pop.

I'm sure it would be so great product if I only had the time to install it... Hey it's a bearing... Hopefully it's not the main spindle/motor part.