Whirlpool t/l 3lwtw55560ywg

[mikehha]

Hello all .
This is just a quick one .HAs any one changed bearings and seals on this top loader. If so is it a workshop job or can it be done in situ.

[Hollytree_Technical]

Re: Whirlpool t/l 3lwtw55560ywg

I can’t find your model number but assuming that it is one of the American style toploaders with a gearbox and agitator etc then can give you my experience as below (if it isn’t then please ignore me).

The phosphor bearings are very soft and although it is possible to tap them out they will deform and crumble, the only way to get them in is to use a proper mandrel (I couldn’t buy one so had to get one made – probably still got the engineering drawing I did for it if needed) which puts even pressure round the edge of the bearing and stops it collapsing in on itself (I tried doing one without and ended up doing it again). The seals are also a pain to fit as there are 2 stacked on top of each other at at least one end of the tube, it can be done without the proper seating tool but is a pain. Its 5+ years since I last did one but the bearings that came in the kit appeared to be a different grade of material to those that you bought individually – the individual ones were more like the originals on the machine and nicer to fit.

All in all the job was a pain in the backside and although it wouldn’t stop me doing another one it does mean that I would put a lot more planning and tool preparation in first as it is not a job for the faint hearted.

Jem

Edit: I only did the spin tube bearings.

[mikehha]

Re: Whirlpool t/l 3lwtw55560ywg

thanks for the quick reply
this is an american style one but it dosnt have the large paddle in middle its one of the new ones with a large disk in the bottom. Its cr p its not as good as the old one.

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