i have now done this job ..not difficult but very time consuming.a complete strip down .samsung don,t do a bearing kit but want to sell a tub rear @ £109 plus...you can get the bearings from a bearing specialist for about £12....this job need a hoist to lift the drum so would be difficult without a workshop facility...good luck don,t buy another samsung mine failed after just over two years.also there is no service help from samsung
john rixon, February 2008