LG Tromm Washing Machine WM2233HW - Maybe for Parts

Had this machine for 10 years, never had any issues with it. Started making a squeaky sound when it runs. Repair guy checked it out and said we're better off purchasing a new machine than repairing it. Even though the replacement part itself is not expensive (around $160), it's the labor to replace it that will put it at around $750 total because the whole drum has to be removed in order to change the part. It still runs with the squeaky sound but he said it will eventually just break. So you can either use this machine for parts as everything else still works as it should or if you're handy you can replace the part yourself.