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February 11th, 2007, 09:09 AM
#1
Kenmore HE3T Elite Washer, Pulley and Belt
Hello
I have a Kenmore Elite HE3T Front Loader ( 110.42926200 ). It makes a very loud noise in the final spin cycle. ( I have read many of the post regarding this problem.) When I opened the back of the washer, I noticed a lot fine rubber dust that was created by the belt rubbing up against the tub. I noticed that the pulley was loose, or had a lot play in it in all directions. I removed the Nut and removed the pulley because the pulley looked warped, but after placing it on level ground the pulley appears to be not warped. When I tried to put the pulley on I can not get it to stay tight, in other words, there is a lot of play in the pulley. I does not appear to me I can tighten the nut anymore without causing damage. Should there be play in the pulley(fly wheel), or should I be able to tighten the nut so there is no play in the pulley?
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February 11th, 2007, 11:36 AM
#2
There should be no play in that pulley, sounds like you may have a bad tub bearing, how old is your washer?
Jake
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February 11th, 2007, 11:43 AM
#3
HE3T Washer
Originally Posted by
Jake
There should be no play in that pulley, sounds like you may have a bad tub bearing, how old is your washer?
Jake
Hi Jake
Thanks for answering.. THe washer is just over 5 years old. The problem first started at as bad horrible sound in the final spin cycle, like many of your post. As I stated above, I took the back off, and saw that the belt was disintergrating and I noticed the pulley wheel was loose and wobbly. So I removed the pulley nut, cleaned up all the rubber gounds, and tried to put the pulley back on, but I can't tighten the pulley nut to get the pulley to stay firm; there just too much play. I suspect after tightening the nut I should be able to secure that pulley wheel, but it is not happening. If it is the bearings as you suspect, I most likely will need a new machine. Is there anyway to prove that it is the bearings? I am to rotate the axle that pulley wheel sits on, and it moves freely without noise. Thanks again for the quick reply
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February 11th, 2007, 12:06 PM
#4
Yes, try that, and also open your front door of your washer and move your tub up and down & side to side to see if you have alot of play in your tub like that.
Jake
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February 11th, 2007, 12:17 PM
#5
OK, I have tried as you suggested. The play in the tub seems to be normal . It rotates fine without noise. The fact that I cannot get the pulley nut to secure the pulley wheel is frustrating, its as if there should be a washer to fill the 1/16" gap. Should I just go for overtightening this nut? Can the threads from the axle exceed the nuts threads(i.e. stick out past the plastic stopper in the nut?)
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February 11th, 2007, 12:43 PM
#6
Without actually being with you looking at it myself, I can't really speculate about overnighting that pulley, but you can try.
Jake
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