Maytag Neptune Bearing Noise

I bought this Maytag Neptune washing machine and dryer in April 2001. At twenty years old, it started getting progressively noisier over the course of several months. This is a common problem with these machines because the seal which is in charge of keeping water out of the ball bearings eventually wears out. This isn't a how-to guide for the repair, just a demonstration of what it sounds like before and after.
This is Lorain Furniture's repair guide and it includes info in the description about purchasing the parts: • Maytag Neptune Bearing...
This repair video is more detailed and his model is more similar to my machine than Lorain's: • Maytag Neptune Washer ...
Removing my inner bearing went a little more like this: • Stuck Front Neptune Be...

[@jeffreycaban5107]

Great video of the before and after on your Maytag Neptune Bearing replacement. Thanks!

[@petermaz701]

Great job repairing this vintage Maytag marvel.

[@daveschidlmeier6425]

I own the exact machine. Its in need of a bearing replacement. I had a bad shock absorber 18 years ago. Changed them both. My bearings are screaming "CHANGE ME"...
I'm going for the set you bought with the French bearings. When I run out of things to do. There not geting any cheaper , thats for sure.

[@datatran07]

I have the same issues for Maytag Neptune as well from 2006.

[@MarkThesuperMariofan-xv4oe]

sounds like the washer at the laundromat near my apartment