Today, almost every family has automatic washing machines. It is inconceivably easier for women to work, they faithfully serve them for many years. Sooner or later, but surely they all require intervention and repair.
Nature of the breakdown
When a breakdown occurs in the electrical circuit, in most cases you cannot do without service. If the drain does not work, then you can clean the filter yourself, and possibly the drainage lines.
If the bearing buzzed or, worse, jammed, the male half of the family can also carry out repairs, which will significantly save the family budget and increase the authority in the eyes of the spouse. Otherwise, it is better not to get excited and call the master.
For those who are confident in themselves, we will tell you how to replace the bearing in the washing machine.
What you need to know first
This type of repair is considered capital. To replace the bearing in the washing machine, it will be necessary to disassemble the entire power plant. This process is complex and painstaking. The realization that then all this will need to be collected makes many people doubt their abilities.
In case of failure (during makeshift repairs, “extra parts” or accompanying fatal failures are frequent, after which the mechanism cannot be restored) buying a new machine will cost more than calling a master.
Saving on is inappropriate
The main reason for bearing failure is water ingress. She washes the grease, and the part ceases to fully perform its functions.
The reason for this is the loss of elasticity of the seals, which is inevitable during prolonged use. Depending on the frequency of use, this does not happen earlier than 5-7 years after purchase.
Many people think that if prudently replacing oil seals, bearings can last longer. This is an erroneous opinion. Such parts are closely interconnected in the work and must be replaced at the same time. If you change the bearing, leaving the old stuffing box, you can wait for the deformation of the drum sleeve. Nobody is engaged in the repair of bushings, in which case the drum has to be changed.
Before replacing the bearing in the washing machine, you must make sure that it is faulty.
Correct problem determination
The most important task is the accurate diagnosis of damage. The malfunction can be determined by ear - when the machine is spinning, it makes unusual sounds, and the vibration is greater than usual. The condition of the machine can also be checked visually by alternating pressure on the upper and lower parts of the drum. If backlash is detected, you can be sure of the failure of the bearings.
The neglected state and the systematic ignoring of the above symptoms can lead to jamming of the drum. If no one is around at this time, the washing machine engine may fail.
What you need to have on hand
Before replacing the bearing in the washing machine, make sure that you have the following tool:
- puller or heavy hammer (better first);
- flat and Phillips screwdrivers, screwdrivers;
- set of open-end wrenches;
- set of hexagons;
- side cutters;
- pliers.
In addition to the tool, you must know in advance the brand of the machine being repaired. This is not only a company logo. On the back there is the full name of the model. This will help when buying parts for repair.
They can be purchased on the market or ordered in an online store that specializes in such products.
Before replacing the bearing in the washing machine, you must first purchase the following:
- a set of bearings (for machines with vertical loading, complete calipers are purchased) corresponding to the model being repaired;
- oil seals (they are also different for each model);
- grease for oil seals;
- kerosene or special liquid type WD-40.
After making sure of all of the above, disconnect the machine from the power supply, disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses from the water supply and drain systems. Get your camera and notebook ready. They will help you quickly and correctly assemble the machine after repair. This is not irony. You do not disassemble household appliances every day, and it’s quite logical that you can set something wrong. This item, of course, is strictly personal for everyone. If you have a phenomenal visual memory, then there is no need to transcribe your actions.
Bearing replacement in a top -loading washing machine
A drum in a machine of this type is supported by two bearings. This leads to more stable and reliable operation. Bearing failure in such systems is usually secondary. There must be some kind of breakdown, which led them to an inappropriate condition.
Bearings are mounted on the outside of the tank to the unit body. After disconnecting communications, it is necessary to remove the two side covers of the housing. First, change the bearing from the side where the drive pulley is missing. Turn off the caliper. The direction of the thread on this side is standard - right, so unscrew counterclockwise.
After removing the caliper, it is necessary to clean the place where the oil seal and the drum shaft itself are inserted. When tightening a new caliper, pay attention to the seating of the o-ring - the distortions will cause leakage and again ruin the bearing. Given that the threads are plastic, considerable force is undesirable.
Now we will talk about how to replace the bearing in the Zanussi top-loading washing machine on the drive side. First, the belt and pulley on the drum are removed. It is also necessary to disconnect the ground bar. The caliper has a left-hand thread on this side, and you need to unscrew it clockwise. We also clean the seat and shaft from dirt. Do not forget to treat the oil seal with special grease. Gently twist the new caliper, controlling the load. We carry out the reverse steps to assemble the entire assembly.
Bearing replacement in a front-loading washing machine
In the previous case, replacing the bearing was not a very difficult task. But with the unit, where the loading hatch is located in front, you will have to tinker much more. Devices of various models of this type are similar in design. Therefore, we will now find out with you how to replace the bearing in the Indesit washing machine with side loading.
Tank removal
The bearing is pressed into the rear wall of the tank. Nobody has succeeded in pulling it out without removing this knot. Before replacing the bearing in the Indesit washing machine, we need to perform the following steps in the indicated sequence:
- remove the back and top panels of the case;
- remove the drive belt from the pulleys;
- we wedge the pulley on the tank with a wooden insert and unscrew it;
- remove the spacer bar and balances;
- disconnect the heating element ;
- remove the tank clamp;
- we unscrew the bolts securing the bearing cup to the tank cap.
The latter operation can cause serious difficulties due to oxidation of the bolts. Having processed parts that cannot be dismantled with WD-40 liquid, we expect no less than half an hour. Then we try again.
By the way, all the above operations will need to be carried out before replacing the bearing in the LG washing machine.
The most important part of the work
We disassemble the tank and take out the drum, in which the laundry is washed. It should be noted that this is not easy enough.
The drum must be knocked out from the outside where the bearing cup was. In order not to spoil the thread and the shaft, a bolt or stud with a suitable thread should be screwed into it completely. You need to beat out very carefully - it’s better not to rush.
It will be appropriate here to indicate the features of how to replace the bearing in the Samsung washing machine. The difference is that the drum casing is not connected with screws, but with plastic latches. The shaft with the drum must be knocked out with a wooden mallet or a special guide. All other actions in the repair of the machine of this manufacturer are identical to those indicated in the article.
There are two bearings in the tank body - internal and external. Using a screwdriver, we remove the gland from the inside. The first to remove the outer bearing. After removing it with a puller or in a artisanal way (a bolt with a washer of a suitable diameter, an emphasis and a nut), we turn to the internal bearing.
The place where the oil seal was pressed in must be treated with WD-40 liquid or kerosene so that when removing the part, it will not spoil (scratch) the seal seat. After processing in the same way, remove the inner bearing.
In the cleaned and greased place, in the reverse sequence, we press in the bearings. You can simply clog them with a wooden insert. However, a slight bias will lead to the destruction of the housing seat. Therefore, it is better not to rush and install them using those tools that participated in the removal of bearings.
Insert the drum into place. Using the emphasis, studs and nuts with a washer, we set the shaft on bearings. Next, we collect in the reverse order. Do not forget to treat the junction of the sides of the tank with silicone. In the same way we carry out the rest of the assembly.
How to replace the bearing in the Ariston washing machine
In front-loading models from this manufacturer, changing bearings is a pleasure. The fact is that they are located in a cross, which is attached to the tank. It is only necessary to remove the pulley and unscrew the 8 bolts. After this, in a known manner, we change the bearings and the stuffing box.
We install the cross in place, put the pulley, put on the belt. We examined how to replace the bearing in the Ariston washing machine. It is quite easy and simple. There is no need for almost complete disassembly of the unit. The engineers who designed this design deserve all praise.
Now you know how to replace a bearing in a washing machine from different manufacturers without contacting a service center. Go ahead and you will succeed!