How to remove the bearing from the drum

Noticed that during operation, the washing machine hums and vibrates? Perhaps the reason lies in the worn drum bearings.

Bearing operation is designed for a period of 5 to 10 years. The details do not always reach this deadline and break earlier. In the article you will learn why this happens and how to pull the bearing out of the housing of the washing machine for replacement.

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Reasons for replacing

The bearing fixes the position of the shaft, ensuring its uniform rotation. These small details take on the entire burden.

If you are interested in how to get the bearing from the washing machine, then you suspect that it has become unusable. The reason for this could be a spoiled gland, which, having lost its tightness, began to pass water. Lubricant was washed out, which led to corrosion and abrasion of the bearing.

Most users download an SMA on a “how many” basis. This is wrong, because over time, overloading leads to wear of parts, including bearings. You can notice this by a characteristic rattle. It can be heard when spinning or while spinning the drum by hand.

Another sign of a bearing problem is leakage. If you find that water accumulates under the bottom of the washer, it's time to check.

Delayed replacement can cause damage to the tank drum, wear the cross and shaft. And this is already facing major repairs, in which you will need to install a new tank and drum.

How to properly prepare for work

First, you need to drain the remaining water from the washer, as you will need to completely disassemble it. Proceed consecutively:

• Disconnect power from the CM by pulling the plug out of the socket.
• Having disconnected all communications and shutting off the water supply, drain its remnants from the suction hose.

• Do the same with the drain filter. It is located under the front panel, behind a small hatch or basement panel. Open the panel, opening the latches with a screwdriver, unscrew the filter, drain the water.

Move the machine away from the wall as far as possible. Now prepare the tool for removing the bearings of the washing machine. You will need:

• a set of slotted and cross-head screwdrivers, possibly hex;
• set of wrenches and socket wrenches;
• pliers;
• puller;
• hammer and chisel;
• bolt;
• sealant;
• hacksaw.

Before purchasing a puller, make sure that the bearing needs a replacement. Then get a universal puller suitable for dismantling items of any size.

Buy a new part. This may be a wheel bearing or any other that fits your model. Accurately find out the numbers and markings can be after you remove the bearing from the washing machine.

Self disassembly

After completing the preparation, you can proceed to disassemble the AGR.Whatever brand your car is, the principle of repair remains the same.

Top and front panel of the

In some washers, it is not necessary to remove the front panel to remove the tank. But we will describe the most difficult disassembly:

• Use a cross-head or hex-head screwdriver to loosen the two bolts at the back of the top cover. Slide it forward and remove it from the case.

• Scroll to the front. It is necessary to pull out the dosing tray, which serves to put the powder to sleep. Press the center latch and at the same time pull the tray towards you.
• Remove the screws that secure the control panel.
• Using a flat head screwdriver, unclip the plastic latches.
• Without unfastening the wiring from the control unit, put the panel on top of the case. If, nevertheless, decide to put it aside, first take a picture of the location of the connectors, and then disconnect.
• Open the door. Bend the edge of the sealing rubber - there is a clamp behind it. Pry it off with a screwdriver and pull it off.

• Remove the two bolts securing the UBL( lock) hatch. Running his hand behind the case, disconnect the wiring lock. Tighten the cuff inside the tank.
• Remove the screws on the perimeter of the front panel, remove it.

Now you need to remove everything that prevents remove the tank. If the TEN is on the front of your model, disconnect its wiring. Mark the location of the wires with a marker or take a picture.

Also remove the front tank balances by loosening the bolts.

Rear case

To remove the back panel, unscrew the screws on the perimeter. Set the panel aside. You have access to the details.

• First remove the drive belt. This is easy: with one hand, pull the belt towards you, with the other, turn the pulley.

• Secure the drum pulley wheel with a wooden strap so that it does not move. Unscrew the center bolt. Gently pulling the pulley towards you, remove it from the shaft.

• Unclip the wiring from the electric motor and heating element if it is located at the back.
• Remove the bolts holding the engine, pull it out of the case.

How to remove the bearing from the drum of a washing machine - instruction

Relax the hose clamp and disconnect it from the tank.

It remains to unscrew the shock absorber bolts, which may be located at the very bottom of the case.

Upper parts

Remove the upper counterweight by unscrewing the bolts.

Now you need to remove the cuvette of the powder collector. Lift it up and detach the nozzle by loosening the clamp with pliers. Remove the bolts securing the filler valve to the CMA body. Disconnect the wires from it. Remove the cuvette with the valve.

Disconnect the pressure switch hose that is attached to the tank. If nothing else interferes, lift the tank off the hooks and pull it out through the front or top of the CM housing.

Inspection and Disassembly of the

Before you pull the bearing out of the hub, you need to get the drum.

If you have a collapsible tank, simply unscrew the screws on the perimeter and remove the upper part.

If the tank is welded, you have to cut it. To do this:

1. Mark places for future screws around the perimeter. Make holes for them, so you can additionally fasten the tank halves.
2. Set the tank on its side, start cutting with the part that is convenient for you.

. After striking the sleeve several times with a hammer, push the drum out of a part of the tank.

Now you will learn how to remove the bearing from the shaft of the washing machine drum without a puller:

• Install the chisel on the outer ring.
• . Hammer on it, try to get the bearing.
• If it is not knocked out, sprinkle it with WD-40 and wait a while.

To somehow knock out or remove the inner race of the bearing of the washing machine, you can apply the same method, only aimed not at the outer, but at the inner ring of the part. This method can be used if the part can not be removed using a conventional puller.

However, another question arises as a result: how to pull out the remaining outer race of the bearing? You can also knock it out or try to pry with a puller.

After dismantling, strip the landing nest - you did the work. If the part was faulty, replace the new one. Smear the drum with a sealant around the edges and connect the two parts. Fasten it with screws.

Now you know how to knock out and remove the bearing from the drum of a washing machine - you can put this knowledge into practice. Video on the topic will help you: