Cooling fan

[Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com]

Re: Cooling fan bearing replacement:

IIRC, the radiator fan bearings are 6001Z, though a 6001 or a 6001ZZ would
probably work. One Z means sealed on one side, ZZ means sealed on both
sides and without any Z means no shield on either side.

I picked up bearings from one of my local industrial bearing supply houses
(Bearing Distributors, Inc). They had it in stock.

Replacement did not result in any lasting memories or notes, so it must
have been pretty straightforward.

The 6001 series bearings are probably available from other places like
bicycle shops or sporting goods stores because I believe this is the same
bearing size used in inline skates and maybe skateboards. Also, mopeds and
scooters may use 6001Z bearings. I believe that it is pretty common
bearing.

It is probably safest to remove your old bearings and take them with you to
purchase the new ones so you can be sure the new ones match the old.

HTH,
Eric Kissell
Tiffin, OH