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How to Replace Washing Machine Bearings

4,799,053 views October 31, 2011 17:40

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In brief

Fix a noisy or wobbly washing machine by replacing its bearings with this clear, hands-on guide. eSpares breaks down the process into manageable steps, from disassembling the appliance to reassembling it—ideal for DIYers comfortable with tools and basic appliance repair.

Key steps

  1. Remove the washing machine’s top panel, soap drawer, and front panel to access internal components.
  2. Detach the rear panel, motor, drum belt, and sump hose to free the tub from the cabinet.
  3. Separate the tub’s two halves, then remove the old front and rear bearings carefully.
  4. Reattach the tub to the cabinet, reconnect cables, and reinstall the front panel and door seal.

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How to Replace Washing Machine Bearings
Washing machine bearings need replacing? In this video, eSpares will show you how to change washing machine bearings so you can return your appliance to working order.

If your washing machine is making a lot of noise, or if the inner drum is moving excessively, there's a good chance you will need to replace drum bearings. Is it difficult to change washing machine bearings? Not with the right guidance! That's why we're here to walk you through the process of how to change bearings in a washing machine step by step, helping you get your appliance back in working order.

When this problem occurs, you will need washing machine bearings replacements for your old bearings. You can find these on the eSpares website right here.

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You can also find any other spare parts or accessories you might need on the online eSpares shop, so you can keep your appliance in great shape.
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If your washing machine is dealing with any other drum problems and you aren’t sure what the problem is, our drum problems diagnosis video will help you get to the bottom of it.
youtube.com/watch?v=wUL5Wb1T71c&list=PLZopa…

Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:

0:00 Video Intro: How to Change Washing Machine Bearings
0:14 What is the purpose of the washing machine bearings?
0:35 Suggested video: How to Diagnose Drum Problems in a Washing Machine
1:31 How to remove the tub from the washing machine
1:45 How to remove the top panel of the washing machine
2:06 How to remove the washing machine soap drawer and fascia
2:44 How to remove the washing machine kickplate
2:54 How to remove the screws from the washing machine front panel
3:07 How to remove the washing machine door seal from the front panel
3:25 How to remove the washing machine door lock
3:42 How to lift away the washing machine front panel
3:55 How to remove the washing machine soap drawer
4:30 How to remove the washing machine counterbalance
4:56 How to remove the washing machine heating element
5:40 How to remove the washing machine sump hose
6:14 How to remove the washing machine cables
6:27 How to remove the rear panel of the washing machine
6:37 How to remove the washing machine drum belt
6:47 How to remove the washing machine motor
7:21 How to remove the washing machine pressure chamber
7:46 How to detach the washing machine tub from the cabinet
8:37 How to remove the washing machine door seal from the tub
9:09 How to remove the washing machine pulley wheel
9:52 How to separate the two halves of the washing machine tub
11:30 How to remove the small rear bearing in a washing machine
12:22 How to remove the front bearing in a washing machine
13:26 How to fit the new washing machine bearings
15:12 How to put the washing machine tub back together
16:53 How to check if the washing machine tub is watertight
17:00 Suggested video: How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine
17:12 How to put the washing machine back together

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eSpares published this 17:40 video tutorial on October 31, 2011. It has been watched 4,799,053 times on YouTube.

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October 31, 2011
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