Kenmore Front Load Washer Repair & Maintenance

This video pertains to a Kenmore Model 41744142400 front load washing machine (mid-00s era), but concepts and methods should apply to other models as well. The video covers the changing of washer tub bearings and seal, spin basket, and drive belt. It also touches on replacing the suspension springs, shocks, and drive motor. In addition, it addresses unclogging or replacing the drain pump, and more.
The video was produced out of gratitude for those who have published to CZcams DIY videos that enabled me to save a lot of money in repairs and maintenance. Prices are from 2019 when the video was made.
The comment at 7:36 concerning how easy it is to put the drive belt back onto the drive pulley is true as far as the used drive belt is concerned, but not where a new one is concerned, which I subsequently make clear at 34:05. I also apologize for the typo at 34:30 where "you may some help" should be "you may need some help". I had intended to edit the video a bit more, but a subsequent Windows update replaced the Microsoft computer based video editing app with a web based one and wiped out my project.
Following are time markers pertaining to various steps and parts presented in this video:
02:06 - Safety/Preparation
02:12 - Locating the Model Number
02:38 - Front Service Panel removal
02:48 - Top Panel removal
02:55 - Washer Fill Hoses
03:50 - Water Inlet Valve and Thermistor hose disconnection
04:47 - Rear Panel removed
04:55 - Drain Hose disconnect
05:05 - Detergent Dispenser Hose disconnect
05:34 - Drive Belt removal
06:05 - Drive Motor removal
07:42 - Door Boot removal
09:03 - Tub-to-Pump Hose, Drain Pump, Drain Hose disconnect
09:18 - Shock Absorbers removal
09:29 - Water Pressure Switch
12:33 - Shock Absorbers change
15:33 - Suspension Springs change
17:09 - Drive Pulley removal
18:02 - Spin Basket Shaft
18:10 - Outer Tub Assemblies, Front and Rear separation
18:37 - Outer Rear Tub Assembly with Spin Basket removed
19:29 - Inner Bearing test
19:48 - Tub Assembly cleanout
20:22 - Outer Bearing test
20:33 - Bearing and Seal removal
21:57 - Bearing contact surfaces cleaning
22:31 - Spin Basket inspection and replacement
24:10 - Bearings installation
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Note: If replacing the Spin Basket with a new one that doesn't include Baffles (fins), be sure to remove the baffles from the old spin basket and attach them to the new one prior to attaching the Drive Pulley.
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26:57 - Spin Basket installation
27:54 - Drive Pulley re-attachment
28:34 - Baffle swapout
30:11 - Tub Assemblies rejoining
30:57 - Counterweight advisory
31:14 - Tub Assembly insertion and attachment to Cabinet
31:33 - Suspension Springs reattachment
32:45 - Shock Absorbers reattachment (09:18 in reverse order)
33:00 - Drive Motor reattachment
33:44 - Drive Pulley Belt (used) reattachment
34:05 - Drum Drive Belt (new) attachment
35:26 - Door Boot reattachment
36:06 - Door Boot Spring reattachment
36:14 - Tub-to-Pump Hose reconnection
36:43 - Detergent Dispenser Hose reconnection
37:15 - Water Inlet Valve and Thermistor hose reconnection
37:40 - Rear Panel reattachment
37:49 - Top Panel reattachment
38:00 - Water Fill Hoses reattachment to Water Inlet Valve
38:06 - Water flow release and electrical plug-in.
38:16 - Test spin.
38:36 - Drain Pan.
38:59 - Advisory prior to washing clothes.
39:24 - Front Service Panel reattachment.
39:30 - Tip for washing silk screened shirts.
40:22 - Final Thoughts