Speed Queen AWS45NW Suddenly Loud on Spin Cycle....bad bearings? (Pic/Vid enclosed)

[mbz321]

Speed Queen AWS45NW, about 16 years old and seems to be getting loud on spin cycles. This is my mother's washer and she said she smelled a burn-y smell, but when I was by last night to take a quick look I didnt notice any odor. Bearings? Belt? Something with the idler? Any advice?

Link enclosed with pics/video.

 

[bradfordwhite]

Sounds like bearings. They don't have to smell to be bad.

 

[repairguy]

Probably bearing. They get loud and sometimes lock up causing the belt to burn.