Crosley Washer Dryer Combo SEAL-SHAFT
PartSelect Number PS11746864
Manufacturer Part Number WP91939
This OEM upper transmission shaft seal, also known as the oil seal, is found in your washers and dryers. It acts as a barrier to prevent water from leaking into the transmission assembly. It measures 1/2 inch in height with a 1-inch diameter, and is located at the top of the transmission shaft where it enters the tub. Signs of a broken seal include water stains, dampness, or pooling of water beneath the appliance. If left unreplaced, it can result in water damage to internal components, along with the potential for corrosion, mold growth, and unpleasant odors. To remove the shaft seal, consult your user guide for specific instructions. Start by shutting off the power and water supply. Remove the water hoses and drain hose, being cautious of any water that may leak out. You will need tools like a putty knife, screwdriver, nut driver, pliers, spanner, plastic mallet, and a socket set. Open the lid and proceed to remove the agitator assembly, detach the control panel, and disconnect any necessary wiring harnesses. Remove the cabinet and water break. Continue disassembling the inner tub until you can lift it out of the appliance and tilt it onto its back, propping it up with a block. This will allow access to the transmission assembly from beneath the appliance. Remove the mounting fasteners on the pump to reach the motor assembly. Once the motor assembly is out, further disassemble it to access the basket drive. The seal can be removed from the top of the shaft of the drive tube, below the thrust ring. When purchasing parts for your appliance repair, it is important to remember that your appliance uses various seals and gaskets. It is important to ensure that you purchase the correct part when making repairs.
Installation Instructions
Al from OCEAN, NJ
drive shaft leaking
Washer was leaking -- in part from hoses that had loosened over time due to unbalanced loads and age, and partly from a worn pump -- and not agitating/spinning properly. Fixed hoses, replaced pump and clutch. Unfortunately, when I pulled apart direct drive to replace clutch, the drive shaft started leaking because old seals worn and compromised on disassembly. Have to give credit where due -- YouTube invaluable here -- pulled and disassembled drive shaft, removed old seals, replaced and reassembled. Time consuming, but if you keep track of where things go, not too bad. 3 things I wish I knew in advance: (1) for an old washer you definitely need a spanner nut wrench (like 15-25 bucks online) to remove the spanner nut so you can pull the basket and get to the seals -- no wrench/pliers/vise substitute will do the trick; (2) the shaft seals have metal washers inside the rubber/plastic -- when you're removing the old seals, you might need to chisel (hammer and small flat head screwdriver) the old seals out instead of just pulling out the corroded rubber which will leave the old metal behind; (3) if your time is valuable, try to diagnose all the likely sources of your problem and buy the parts to repair at once rather than doing piecemeal like me. Took me 2 weeks and two complete tear downs to finish a repair that should have taken me an afternoon. I love my local Appliance Parts guy -- he's knowledgeable and usu. has what I need or can get it fast and I like supporting local brick and mortar -- but if time is important to you, taking advantage of online companies that allow you to return what you don't use may save you time.
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