You see, the spider arm is made of aluminum, and what it is attached to - the drum - is made of stainless steel. Put these 2 metals together, add a little air and water, and you got the perfect recipe for corrosion in this case, it's the aluminum component that corrodes.
What is a washer spider arm?
Corrosion. The basket spider provides support and stabilization for the washing machine's basket. It is located at the back of the basket and has three arms, which are attached to the basket by three bolts. It is composed of an inexpensive, white, aluminum metal, also known as "pot metal," which is subject to corrosion
How do you fix a spider washing machine?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwR5qCsH5d4
How do you replace Spider arm assembly?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS_oGrWmLUY
How do you replace a drum spider?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW8LqDVHd7k
How do I find the spider in my washing machine?
The basket spider provides support and stabilization for the washing machine's basket. It is located at the back of the basket and has three arms, which are attached to the basket by three bolts. Although the machine's basket is made of stainless steel, the spider is not.