How to check shock absorbers on a car? Learning how to change shock absorbers on a washing machine - Setafi

There are several ways to check shock absorbers on a car. First of all, you need to listen to the operation of the device in normal mode, when rinsing, and also during the spin cycle. If extraneous sounds appear, it is necessary to disassemble the unit and inspect the shock absorbers. How to do this is described in this article.

The main signs and causes of the malfunction

Before you understand how to remove shock absorbers from an Indesit washing machine or another model, you need to find out in which cases they break. In general, these are fairly reliable parts that rarely fail. But there are several signs that directly or indirectly indicate a breakdown:

• during rotation at high speeds, the drum taps on the inner surface of the glass;
• when the drum stops, you can hear an uncharacteristic knock;
• replacement of the shock absorbers of the washing machine is also required in cases where periodic tapping is heard during rinsing (at the same time intervals);
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• the drum rotates with obvious effort, the move is tight, while it is in close contact with the surface of the cuff;
• if the spin cycle is in progress, the unit vibrates strongly - in this case, the shock absorbers of the washing machine also need to be repaired.

As a rule, elements break down only over the years, and the reason is objective - natural wear and tear. If such phenomena are observed with a new device, this may be due to careless transportation or a manufacturing defect.

To carry out repairs, they purchase new shock absorbers for the Indesit washing machine or other brands. Although it sometimes happens that the parts themselves are intact, the bolts fixing them have worn out. In any case, you will first need to disassemble and carefully inspect each element, and then decide on a replacement.

How to make a replacement

Replacing shock absorbers on an LG washing machine or in other devices is carried out independently. To do this, you only need a few keys, as well as a flat screwdriver. The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Unscrew each bolt and remove the panel from above.
2. The tray for filling the powder mixture is removed and the panel is dismantled from below. Be careful not to damage the wiring.
3. The next step in the instructions on how to remove the shock absorbers from the washing machine is related to the dismantling of the cuff. To do this, first loosen the metal clamp and then remove the gum.
4. Unscrew each bolt and remove the front panel.
5. Disconnect the wires, remove the lock that locks the door.
6. At the bottom of the machine you can find shock absorbers. To remove them, just unscrew all the mounting bolts. For some models, they are fixed with special latches that need to be unclenched.
7. At the last stage, the shock absorbers are actually replaced on the Indesit washing machine. It is necessary to install new parts and fix them with bolts, and then install all the parts in reverse order.

How to increase the life of shock absorbers

After installation, it is recommended to take care of such an important condition as lubricant for shock absorbers of washing machines. It reduces friction and thereby significantly increases the service life of parts. For lubrication, you should not use such common products as grease or WD-40.

Instead, they use special formulations:

• "PMS-250000";
• "PMS-600000"
• "Silicon Fett";
• MS SPORT.

Repairing shock absorbers is quite simple. In most cases, parts are beyond repair - over time, they wear out so badly that it's easier to replace each element. And you can do it yourself, but if there is no skill, it is easier to contact the service center.