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  • August 17, 2004 at 10:26 am #6047
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    I am trying to remove the inner bearing on a Hotpoint WMA63 washing machine. The rear bearing knocked out with no problem as did the front seal but the inner bearing had already disintegrated and only the outer casing was left.. Is it possible to remove this without specialist tools?

    August 17, 2004 at 11:20 am #115288
    Dave_Conway
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA63 bearing

    It should come out with a good wallop, make sure whatever you are using has a good edge on it to make good contact with the outer bearing shell.

    Dave.

    August 17, 2004 at 11:31 am #115289
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA63 bearing

    I have tried giving it a bl@#dy good wallop with a big hammer and large screwdriver but its only budged about a milimeter. There doesn’t seem to be that much of an edge to hit. As the bearing only has the outer case left it is almost flush with the steel insert. (which I guess stays in place?)

    August 17, 2004 at 1:52 pm #115290
    Martin
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA63 bearing

    You will need a long 8mm drill to drill 2 grooves (5mm deep) in front of the bearing into the aluminium collar support. Then use a cold chisel to drift the bearing out of its ‘blind hole!’

    Easy 😆

    Martin

    August 17, 2004 at 8:35 pm #115291
    SparkyP
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA63 bearing

    Yes these are stubborn little so and so’s. Do as Martin says get a flat edged chisel and a lot of patience. You say you moved it a mm. Pesevere and it will come out. Just make sure you get a good hold on the bearing case with the chisel or a long thick screwdriver……………Good luck. Remember patience not frustration and you will conquer this.

    Sparkyp

    August 23, 2004 at 9:31 am #115292
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA63 bearing

    Drilling 2 grooves in behind the bearing and a big hammer sorted it..

    Cheers for the suggestions..

    September 10, 2004 at 9:55 pm #115293
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA63 bearing

    a little help on drifts
    an engine valve stem is a handy tool for drifting out items where a small lip is available as on a stubourne outer case of a bearing.
    also an engine push rod, if ground down to suit job (do not over heat)
    but a good mechanic always uses a brass drift

    September 11, 2004 at 4:19 pm #115294
    streetlighter
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA63 bearing

    hi all
    what about getting the drum support bolts undone then 😈
    Any ideas on that would be appreciated 😆

    paul

    September 11, 2004 at 5:05 pm #115295
    Martin
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA63 bearing

    streetlighter wrote:hi all
    what about getting the drum support bolts undone then 😈
    Any ideas on that would be appreciated 😆

    paul

    Replied to you on this in Trade Technical (see link below)

    viewtopic.php?f=33&t=12137


    Martin

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