Then plastic rim inside the washer around the tub is tearing off on 9 mo. old washer, model awn432

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/11042822203/0583/0153200.html

It is most likely a quide, could be the bearing has worn out and the drum is rubbing the guides.

The oil is coming from your gearcase (transmission). THE GEARCASE IS SHOT!!!!!

Hello Phyllis,

The way Maytag did that was by a plastic ring that fit in the lid rim it was deep enough that it would fit inside the top rim of the outer tub cover locking the tub into place. If in your area their is a small independent shop that sells and services Maytag appliances they may have a extra one lying around in the back,if not a peice of styrofoam shaped to fit under the lid and into the tub it would lock the tub into place for shipment.

Gene

Hello,

You could go to whirlpool.com and click ower center and download a maual for your washer,i tried that but it says the model number couldn't be matched
The following is from the whirlpool website and it shows where to find the model#


Please find the type of appliance you are interested in and click on the link to view the likely location of the model number plate on that appliance here is where the model# could be found

Type of Appliance Model Number Plate Location Range Inside oven drawer, on oven rim Wall Oven Inside oven drawer, on rim Cooktop On underside of unit Microwave Inside microwave, on rim Dishwasher Inside dishwasher, on rim Refrigerator Inside refrigerator, on wall Trash Compactor Inside, on rim Food Waste Disposer Attached to the unit Washer Beneath washer lid, on tub rim Dryer Inside dryer door, on rim.

i just had my washer do this to me last weekend. In the final spin out it made a loud noise and i noticed that the plastic between the metal tub and the outer plastic tub was rubbing away.I'm going to tear into it my self being that its out of warranty. Mine is about 6 years old too.

Does the tub spin without draining?

This JUST happened to me last night. Opened washer after a load and still full of water. Fifteen spins later, still about an inch of water in tub...
RepairClinic.com suggests checking the hoses from the washer tub to the drain pump for anything clogged in it. (WARNING!!! As soon as you remove one end of the hose ANY water remaining in the tub will come RUSHING out if not clogged. I was prepared for water, but not a rush of water.)
If there is no clog in that hose, remove the drain pump and check for something in it.
(My pump was burning up because some how a plastic stick got into it. I am waiting on the new pump now.)
If there is nothing in the first hose or the pump, see if anything is in the hose leading to the drain.

If not, they suggested something either purchasing a new pump as it may have quit working or something may have gotten stuck in between the tubs. This requires tearing apart and sometimes special tools.

well not sure about yours but some front load washers have a five year warranty on the tub but you have to pay the labor which is between 100-150dollars

The washer has the sound both times but not all the time. I THINK we found all the pieces but now that you mentioned it, perhaps not. Are you thinking there may be a piece lodged somewhere and making that noise?
di_marie60

if ripped obvioussly youl need to replace the front rubber bellow, i would remove the bottom panel and have a look inside sounds like you have a broken shock aborber or 2 not properly supporting tub assy

The washer could be developing a transmission problem. As the washer agitates, the plastic tub is suppose to remain still. If the transmission is starting to slip, it will also try to spin during the agitate cycle, thus making the clothes become tangled under the agitator.