Remove the bearing from the drum washing machines on their own

If there is extraneous noise when the machine is running at maximum speed or there is a slight leakage of water from the bottom, it is necessary to check the bearings. Replacing this element requires the dismantling of almost the entire household appliance. How to remove the bearing from the drum of the washing machine? At first, it is better to theoretically study the whole process by viewing several videos on YouTube, and then proceed to disassembly.

Cooking tool

A set of tools for dismantling a washing machine does not depend on its model; you will need:

• two screwdrivers (for slots and crosswise);
• pliers or round pliers;
• carob keys;
• set of heads;
• star key 17x19;
• rubber mallet and copper-plated hammer;
• steel drift or long hairpin;
• sealant, WD-40 grease;
• special puller.

The last device in the list is necessary to remove it without damaging the case. bearings. It is used in the lubrication of the latter, when special care is needed.

Tip! Buy a universal type puller - it fits all types of bearings used in household appliances.

After picking up the tool, unplug the machine from the network and install it so that it is on all sides good approach - this will facilitate your disassembly.

Disassemble the tank

In different models and brands of washing machines disassembly is done in different ways, but we omit all the nuances. Detailed instructions can be obtained from videos. So, the tank is dismantled - now the task is to get it out drumto get to the direct location of the bearings.

In the case when it consists of two halves, it is already easier: just unscrew the mounting screws or bolts, remove the latches. But some manufacturers save on fasteners, gluing both halves of special composition glue - in this case you have to pick up a hacksaw.

Disassembly technology

After carrying out all operations to disconnect the tank into two halves, proceed to replace the bearing, following these recommendations:

1. First you need to unscrew the pulley fixing bolt with an asterisk, some craftsmen use a hammer and a chisel.
2. Swaying from side to side, remove pulley bodyto get to the location requiring replacement parts.
3. With the help of a rubber mallet we knock out drum shaftto disconnect the tank.
4. With the help of a stripper, you must first remove small bearing and then big.

During replacing the bearings of the washing machine drum it must be remembered that the puller legs should put pressure on the inner race, and only the minimum on the external load.

If the replaced bearing goes on recycling, then you can not adhere to extreme caution: just knock it out with a stud and a copper hammer.

After that, we lubricate the internal surfaces where the bearings were planted. grease WD-40 or analogue, wipe them with a clean cloth, removing all contaminants. The new kit should be ready, how to install it, you will learn from the attached video:

Why need a replacement

If a bearing assembly malfunction is detected, an urgent replacement is required, because the delay is fraught with the following rather unpleasant consequences:

1. The hull is falling apart - the outer ring remains in the tank, and the inner ring on the shaft of the drum.
2. The bearing ring can be removed from the tank only with the help of a specially sharpened tool. tank damage, with its subsequent replacement.
3. When there was a breakage of the ring where the stuffing box is located, or the shaft wear as a result of the beating of the bearing housing is too large, replace the cross or the whole drum.

Do not delay with the replacement of bearings. Can't do it yourself - call the wizard; if you hesitate, repairing a washing machine will cost you much more.

Briefly about pricing

When you understand that changing bearings is inevitable, then you should not despair, even if you are not able to do it yourself. In service companies such repair will cost you not so expensive:

• for cars with front loading - 1-2 thousand rubles;
• for vertical - 1500 p .;
• replacement in the forecastle - from 2 thousand rubles.

Prices by region may vary, but not by much, exact prices can be found in the service centers of your city.

If the failure of the bearings will lead to water leaks, it can burn out the heating element, then the cost of repair increases. The worst option is the electronics system will burnthen the purchase of a new car is inevitable, the old one will fit only for disassembly for parts.