How to change the Drum Bearings and Bearing Seal on a Hotpoint Washing Machine

How to change the Drum Bearings and Bearing Seal on a Hotpoint Washing Machine
Safety First:Remove the Plug from the Mains Socket
Tools required: Hammer & a flat head screwdriver
13mm socket a T30 torx screwdriver & a drift punch
Use a suitable silicone sealant where indicated
To remove drum see video on drum assembly replacement
Drum assembly removed
Stand the drum on end and locate the drum pulley
Using the 13mm socket remove the drum pulley retaining bolt this will be tight
Drum pulley retaining bolt removed
Remove the drum pulley
Drum pulley removed
Using a block of wood and hammer give the spindle a sharp tap to release it
The outer drum can now be split
The 2 parts of the outer drum will only fit one way but 2 marks helps reassembly
Using the T30 torx remove the outer drum retaining screws
Using the flat head screwdriver carefully separate the 2 parts of the outer drum
Outer drum separated
Tap the spindle down onto a block of wood to release the inner drum
Remove the inner drum from the rear outer drum
From the inside of the rear outer drum remove the bearing seal
Remove the bearing seal
Using a suitable screwdriver or drift punch knock out the outer bearing
Using a suitable screwdriver or drift punch knock out the inner bearing
Inner bearing removed
Take the new Bearings from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
Place the outer bearing into position
Using a hammer & a block of wood tap the bearing into the outer drum
Tap the bearing down & flush with the outer drum casing
Outer bearing in position
Place the inner bearing into position
Tap the bearing down & flush with the drum casing
Bearing flush with the drum casing
Using a drift punch carefully tap down on the outer edge of the bearing
Tap down evenly around the outer edge of the bearing
Do not tap the inner part of the bearing
Tap the bearing all the way home until a small hole is fully exposed
A small hole is now exposed
Place the bearing seal into position
Using a hammer and a block of wood carefully tap the bearing seal into position
Place the rear outer drum over the inner drum and locate the bearings onto the spindle and gently tap into place
Line up the 2 marks & fit the 2 parts of the outer drum together
Two parts of drum together & ready for fixing
Note the numbers on the drum front, these indicate screw numbers
Using the T30 torx tighten screws in opposite sequence 1-10-6-14 etc
Replace the drum pulley onto the spindle
Replace the drum pulley retaining bolt
Using a 13mm socket tighten the drum pulley retaining bolt fully
Make sure this is fully tightened to draw the spindle into the bearings
Drum pulley in place
Drum assembly back together & ready to be fitted to the machine

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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.