You can replace the bearing in the Electrolux washing machine with your own hands: for this you need a small set of tools and a desire to carry out repairs without calling the master. The work will be painstaking, because you have to completely disassemble the SM.
After reading the article, you will understand the sequence of actions, after which you can cope with the task.
What indicates a bearing malfunction in the Electrolux machine
How to understand that the bearing is worn without disassembling the machine? In good condition, the washer runs almost silently. The first signs of wear are noise and hum during operation. Each time, the vibration and rattle will increase - and you will not hear anything except the hum of technology.
A characteristic symptom of a malfunction is the play of the drum. If you shake it with your hand, it noticeably shifts up from the tank.
Bearing failure - serious damage. However, replacing a part is much more profitable than buying a new car, therefore, having studied the sequence, proceed to action.
How to choose the bearing for the washing machine? Remove the old part and go to the store with the sample. The seller will select the necessary details for you.
What tools will be needed
For self-repair you will need:
- Screwdrivers (Phillips, flat).
- Pliers.
- Rubber mallet.
- Socket heads.
- Bit.
- Means WD-40.
- Sealant or sealant.
Have you collected the necessary tools? Now unplug the machine, turn off the water tap. Disconnect the hoses going to the CM, drain the remaining water.
Before changing the bearing in an Electrolux machine, you need to move it away from the wall, providing a place for work.
Step-by-step repair of the Electrolux washing machine
Immediately make a reservation that such repairs are performed identically for various models of SMA Electrolux. Over time, the manufacturer can change the control panel, improve electronics, but the internal design remains unchanged.
It is better to replace the bearings in the Electrolux washing machine as soon as a malfunction is noticed.
An unusual connection of the case can be attributed to the assembly features of the Electrolux lux washing machine. It consists of a front and a back, which are connected by a seam in the center of the side. Therefore, to access the tank, it will be enough to remove the rear half of the body.
- Remove the bolts from the back, remove the top panel.
- Unscrew the screws from the bottom at the back cover.
- Remove the side panel screws that are located below. Remove the plastic latches that cover the bolts.
- Do the same from the opposite side.
- Now unscrew the upper mounting bolts.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, squeeze the plastic latches of the valve that attaches to the back wall.
- Having removed the valve, disconnect a cover.
You have gained access to the tank at the rear of the machine. Proceed to further disassembly - to remove the drum.
- Remove the drive belt.
- Disconnect sockets of wires from the heater (TENA).
- Unclip the plastic clamps to finally disconnect the wiring.
- Disconnect the wires from the washing machine motor.
- Unscrewing the fixing bolts (usually 3-4 screws), remove the motor from the housing.
- Remove the pressure take-off chamber screw.
- Unscrew the self-tapping screw holding the clamp of the drain pipe.
- Disconnect a branch pipe.
- Using pliers, pull out the shock absorber latches.
From below, the tank no longer holds anything. It remains to free the upper part.
- Having opened a collar, disconnect a branch pipe of water supply.
- Remove the pipe at the top front of the tank.
- Remove the rubber cuff of the hatch.
- Bending the cuff, remove the clamp.
- After removing the tank springs, remove it from the SM housing.
Having laid the tank on a flat surface, you need to remove the pulley.
- Lock the pulley relative to the tank.
- Remove the central bolt.
- Unscrew the bolts around the edge of the tank connecting the two halves.
- Remove one half of the tank, set aside.
- Pulling out the drum will give you access to the bearing at the bottom.
If you find a large amount of scale on the walls of the tank, it must be removed. Then you need to pull out the bearing. Start with the gland by tucking it with a flat screwdriver. To make it easier, use the substance WD-40.
- Having put a chisel on the bearing, knock it out by tapping with a mallet.
- Clean the nest with sandpaper, then wipe off the descaler.
- Install a new bearing in the tank seat. So that he sits in place, gently tap with a hammer on the bolt, which evenly rearrange on the outer edge.
Be careful! Do not strike against the inner race of the bearing. In this case, the balls inside are deformed, which will significantly reduce the life of the element.
Repeat the installation process on the inside of the tank.
- Lubricate the inside of the oil seal.
- Install the gland over the bearing. If it does not fully fit into the socket, evenly tap the edges with a rubber mallet.
Now it remains to put the drum in place and cover it with the second part of the tank. Before this, lubricate the seams of the tank with sealant for better adhesion and reliable sealing. Reinstall the second part by tightening the bolts around the perimeter. Further assembly takes place in the reverse order.
Knowing how to replace bearings in an Electrolux washing machine, you can do it yourself. A video on the topic will help you in your work: