Hotpoint WM52 bearing & shaft removal

[lowrider]

Can anyone give me some advice on how to replace the bearings and shaft on my WM52 first edition .
I do have some mechanical knowledge , but would welcome any advice and tips !
Cheers !!!

[Phidom]

Re: Hotpoint WM52 bearing & shaft removal

Not sure if it’s in the latest edition but this job was described in the Haynes manual for washing machines. Basically you remove the cabinet front, remove the tub front which is held with spring clips, remove the rear pulley locknut and turn the pulley to unscrew it from the shaft, knock the shaft through with a mallet and remove the inner drum. You can then drift or press out the bearings and bolt a new drum support to the drum.

[lowrider]

Re: Hotpoint WM52 bearing & shaft removal

Cheers , for the info , got the parts this morning , so at the weekend I will have a go at replacing them , thanks again !

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint WM52 bearing & shaft removal

Ideally you should also replace the large black drum front seal. Re using the old one wll leak in most cases.

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