some new machine can't have the bearings changed!
you need to take the top off the washing machine and look at the plastic tub in the middle IF it has screw bolts around the centre then you can replace the bearing although it means taking the whole tub out of the case and totally splitting in half
If it is seam welded (no screw bolts) then you have to buy a whole new inner tub/drum.
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September 2010