Ok, the problem is that the bearings are not meant by Maytag to be replaced, which makes their repair prohibitively expensive.

Third party service techs have developed tools and a parts kit to remove and replace the bearing. If you want to go this route, do an Internet search on Neptune Bearing replacement and you will find info and video's on how to do the job, buying the parts and even renting tools.

My own recommendation is that if you have gotten 10+ years out of this very troubled model you have won the washer lottery, and a replacement is in order.