WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL CABRIO WASHER Loud Roaring Noise

Tub Bearing and Seal Kit

The 'roaring' sound is the acoustic signature of metal-on-metal friction within the drive bearings located in the outer tub. This occurs when the primary tub seal fails, allowing water to wash away the lubricant and cause pitting on the bearing races. Replacing the kit, which includes both bearings and the specialized seal, is the standard mechanical resolution to restore quiet operation.

SKU: W10435302

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Outer Tub and Bearing Assembly

In cases where the bearing failure has persisted, the heat generated or the oxidation process can cause the bearings to seize to the drive shaft or damage the plastic housing of the outer tub. Replacing the entire outer tub assembly provides a factory-pressed bearing solution, ensuring precise alignment and preventing the need for specialized bearing press tools. This is the recommended fix if the internal tub housing shows signs of heat deformation or structural cracking.

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Drive Shaft and Hub Kit

Water infiltration that damages the bearings often results in significant corrosion on the drive shaft itself. If the shaft surface is pitted or scored where it meets the seal, a new seal will fail prematurely. This kit provides a fresh mating surface for the bearings and seal, ensuring the mechanical integrity of the drive system is fully restored.

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