Do-it-yourself bearing replacement on a washing machine Indesit

If your washing machine has started working with furious noise, then almost 100 percent of the bearings are worn out. Why did this happen? How to avoid it? Can you replace a broken bearing yourself? Read on.

How does a bearing work?

In a standard assembly, two bearings are installed inside the washing machine that connect the drum and pulley.

These parts have different sizes, a large bearing is located near the drum and carries a fairly high load.

The small one is at the opposite end of the shaft.

By using bearings washing machine drum rotates uniformly during the execution of the program and additional functions.

Reasons for wear

If you had a breakdown, that is, less than 5 years have passed from the date of purchase, then most likely this happened due to reason:

• constant overload of linen, hence the imbalance during operation and premature wear of components;
• a damaged oil seal that protects the bearing from water ingress due to lubrication. If the seal is leaking, water will seep in and wash away the grease, causing the bearing to corrode and break.

External signs of bearing failure:

• leak under washing machine;
• when spinning, a loud noise, rattle.

Also, you can turn the drum, if you see a play between the drum and the tank, then you should be on your guard.

Replacing the bearings of the washing machine Indesit

When choosing bearings for a washing machine in a store, take worn parts with you first so as not to miss. If you are buying online, make sure the bearing you choose really fits your Indesit. Prices can also be found online or by phone.

Tools for disassembling the washing machine Indesit

Replacing the bearing of an Indesit washing machine with your own hands is not so difficult. The main thing is to get the bearings themselves, while you have to disassemble the washing machine. Be patient and use the following tools:

• Phillips and flat screwdrivers;
• socket and open-end wrenches;
• a hammer;
• bit;
• hacksaw;
• pliers;
• lubricant WD-40;
• glue and finally replacement parts.

Washing machine disassembly

Release the pump filter from water (behind the hatch, under the front panel) - unscrew and pour out the water. Next, move the repaired device away from the wall for further work.

Repair of washing machines indesit ws84tx, wiun 81, wisl 85, wisl 83, w84tx, iwsc 5085, iwsb 5085 and other models, when replacing the bearing, is carried out in the same way.

We proceed directly to the disassembly of the device:

1. Remove the top cover, for this, unscrew the two screws from the back with a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the back panel, unscrew the bolts and remove the panel.
3. Removing the front panel:

• we get powder tray and detergents, pressing the central clip, we take out the tray;
• unscrew all the screws on the control panel, two behind the tray and one on the opposite side;
• use a flat screwdriver to open the latches on the panel;
• do not touch the wires, place the panel on the top of the case;
• to open the hatch door, bend the rubber, pry the clamp with a screwdriver, remove it;
• we unscrew the two screws on the hatch, disconnect the wiring, remove the cuff inside the tank;
• unscrew the bolts of the door with glass and set aside;
• removing the front panel, unscrew the screws.

4. We remove the parts to pull out the tank with the drum:

• remove the drive belt, pull it towards you by scrolling the pulley;
• remove the pulley, fix its wheel and unscrew the central bolt, spray WD-40 if necessary;
• We do not remove the heating element, but we disconnect the wires from it and from the electric motor;
• we take out the motor, unscrew the three bolts and swing back and forth;
• disconnect the pipe through the bottom, put the washing machine on its side, loosen the clamp with pliers and disconnect from the tank;
• unscrew the bolts that hold the shock absorbers at the bottom of the case;
• unfasten the cuvette, first remove the pipe, loosening the clamp, then the hoses, then unscrew the bolt and remove everything together, disconnect the pressure switch hose.

5. We take out the tankby pulling it up a little.
6. If the tank is soldered, we make holes for future bolts and saw the tank with a hacksaw.
7. We take out the drum by hitting its sleeve.
8. We remove the gland by pulling it with a screwdriver.

Let's start replacing the Indesit bearing:

1. Remove the bearing with a puller, if it is not there, then use a chisel and a hammer to knock out the bearing, tapping it lightly.
2. Clean and grease the area for the new bearing.
3. Place the part evenly into the seat by tapping on the outside of the bearing. Also install the second part.
4. Pre lubricated oil seal put on the bearing.
5. Insert the drum into the tank, glue the two parts, tighten the bolts and proceed with the reassembly of the washing machine.

In addition to the article, we recommend watching a video on replacing the drum bearings of an Indesit washing machine.

Common mistakes when replacing

Study the following recommendations carefully so that the replacement does not become an expensive repair:

• breakage of the pulley, you can’t pull it, just wiggle it slightly to the sides and pull it gently;
• breakage of the bolt head, if the bolt does not go spray WD-40;
• broken wire of the temperature sensor, be careful with the tank cover;
• damaged movable node;
• the gasket of the movable unit has not been replaced;
• when assembling, all sensors and wires are not connected.

So, you are convinced that the replacement is quite laborious, but doable, if you have at least a little experience with technology.