Replacing the bearing in the washing machine with your own hands: how to remove the bearing from the drum and replace it

The bearing is an important part of the device of the washing machine. It is a metal washer that serves as a support for the shaft of rotation of the drum. The bearing helps to evenly distribute the load on the drum, so its serviceability is very important for the stable operation of the device. Wear of the bearing in many respects affects the quality of washing, so it is very important to notice signs of breakage in time, and replace the part.

On how to do this without harming the washing machine, read in our today's article.

To get to the bearing, the stylalkum needs to be almost completely disassembled.

For this you may need the following tools:

• screwdriver set;
• chisel;
• hammer:
• hacksaw;
• pliers and pliers;
• key set;
• hexagon set;
• silicone sealant.

Do not forget also about new spare parts - bearings and seals.

• Disconnect the washing machine from the electrical outlet, disconnect the hoses from the water and sewer pipes.
• Push the unit away from the walls, so that it is freely accessible from all sides.
• At the rear of the washing machine we find in the upper part of the two screws and unscrew them. Remove the cover.
• Detach the detergent feeder.
• Unscrew the bolt that is under the feeder.
• Remove the front panel at the bottom of the unit.
• Find two bolts under the panel, unscrew them.
• Alternately remove the two clips that fix the rubber cuff on the hatch.
• We pull the cuff from the edge of the hatch.
• Squeeze the device, which provides locking the hatch.
• Remove the front panel of the washing machine.
• Remove the back panel of the washing machine.
• Remove the strap from the pulley.
• Detach the wires leading to the heater, having previously photographed their location.
• Disconnect the pipe that connects the pump to the tank.
• We unscrew the two bolts on which the engine is fixed.
• Remove the shock absorbers and springs on which the tank is held.
• Carefully pull out the tank itself.

After removing the tank, determine its appearance. Tanks of washing machines can be detachable and not detachable. The detachable tank consists of two halves, connected together by brackets or bolts. In this case, you just need to remove the fasteners. If the tank is one-piece, we saw it on the welded seam with a metal hacksaw.

Then proceed in this order:

• Undo the pulley( wheel) of the drum. We do this with a suitable key or work with a hammer and chisel.
• Loosen the pulley and carefully remove it from the screw.
• With the same tools, trying not to damage the shaft, we knock out the drum from the hatch.
• We find the bearings on the inner and outer parts of the drum. Moving in a circle, we beat out the worn out bearing from the nest.
• We clean the nest from dirt, treat it with sealant or special lubricant.
• We drive a new bearing into the socket and replace the oil seals.

Visually, the entire process of bearing replacement, you can see in the following video instructions for some brands of washing machines.