How to change the drum bearings on a washing machine Ariston AIB16

How to change the drum bearings 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
A hammer and a large 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
Oil seal removed
Place the spider on 2 supports so the bearings can be removed unristricted
Using a screwdriver and hammer tap out the bearing evenly from side to side
Turn the spider over and tap out the other bearing using a piece of wood
Take the new bearing kit from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
Place the small bearing into the spider and tap it in using a block of wood
Turn the spider over and tap the large bearing in level with the casting
Shape a block of wood to fit the bearing aperture
Note the middle is dished to avoid damage to the inner part of the bearing
Using the block of wood tap the bearing into the aperture
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 drive belt onto the drive pully
Now place the drive 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.