How to change drum oil seal on a washing machine Ariston AIB16
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How to change drum oil seal on a washing machine Ariston AIB16
- Safety first Remove the plug from the mains supply
- Tools required: Phillips screwdriver a 10mm spanner and a T40 torx spanner
- A non metallic hammer and a flat screwdriver
- Using a phillips headed screwdriver remove screws holding the back panel.
- Protect the machine with a dust-sheet and lay it on its face
- Using the 10mm spanner loosen the nut on 1 motor retaining bolt
- Using the 10mm spanner remove the nut on the other motor retaining bolt
- Remove the motor retaining bolt to release the tension of the belt
- Remove the belt from the drum pully
- Remove the belt from the drive pulley
- Belt removed
- Using the T40 torx spanner remove the drum pulley retaining bolt
- Bolt removed
- Remove the drum pulley which may need a little rocking to dislodge
- Drum pulley removed
- Make a note of the position of the spacer wedge on the spider
- Locate the spider fixing bolts
- Using the T40 torx spanner remove 8 spider retaining bolts
- Using a non metallic hammer give the spindle a sharp tap
- This may be a bit tight but you can now remove the spider
- Spider removed
- Using a flat head screwdriver prise of the oil seal from the spider
- Oil seal removed from the spider
- Take the new oil seal from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
- Smear some petroleom jelly on the new oil seal and fit the seal into the spider
- Smear some petroleom jelly on the seal and fit the spider back over the spindle
- Locate the spider into its correct position and line up bolt holes
- Using the T40 torx spanner tighten the 8 spider retaining bolts
- Bolts secured and back in position
- Place the drum pulley onto the spindle and firmly push into place
- Replace the drum pulley retaining bolt
- Using the T40 torx spanner tighten the drum pulley retaining bolt
- Place the belt onto the drive pully
- Now place the belt onto the drum pulley
- Replace the motor retaining bolt to tension the belt
- Using the 10mm spanner replace the nut on the motor retaining bolt & tighten
- Tighten the other motor retaining bolt and stand the machine up
- Replace the back panel and tighten the retaining screws
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Disclaimer: The information provided has been prepared as a guide only and the steps taken are likely to vary for different appliance models. We strongly recommend using a qualified engineer to undertake major repairs and fault finding.
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