Regardless of the brand of the washing machine, its breakdown can be an unexpected and unpleasant surprise for any owner of the washing machine, as well as other manufacturers. In this article we will talk about a specific breakdown, namely, breakdown and replacement of the bearing. We will tell you about what are the signs that indicate a malfunction of this unit, and how the bearing is replaced in the Atlant washing machine.
Malfunction symptoms
It is easy to understand that the bearing is broken and the washing machine needs repair, just listen to the sound, if it is faulty, you will hear an unnatural knock, which amplifies during the spin cycle. There is another way to check, namely, you need to rotate the drum by hand, and if it breaks, you will feel a slight backlash.
In no case should you postpone replacing the bearing, since tightening the problem can lead to more serious breakdowns, and repairing washing machines will cost you a decent amount, it will be much easier to buy a new machine. Let's move on to the instructions for replacing bearings in the washing machine with your own hands. This repair of the washing machine is not a complicated manipulation.
Preparing for replacement
First, you need to prepare a series of tools that should always be at hand when replacing a bearing, namely:
- hammer with a blunt chisel;
- screwdrivers of both types (flat and cross);
- 19 and 12 mm wrenches and socket wrenches, and a set of hex wrenches;
Among other things, you will also need supplies:
- bearing grease;
- rag;
- WD-40 grease;
- stuffing box for bearing;
- a new set of bearings (replacement parts must be original of the same model, you can find them in any company store or order online).
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Tank dismantling instructions
Now we will tell you how to replace bearings. In most Atlant washing machines, the tank compartment is removed through the top of the machine, which makes the task a bit more difficult. Dismantling actions will be as follows:
- take out the powder hopper;
- disconnect the top cover of the washing machine from the fasteners;
- remove the front panel, carefully as there is a control panel;
- unscrew the counterweight plate from the mountings and remove it.
- unscrew the self-tapping screws, and dismantle the water supply hose along with the compartment for receiving the powder;
- now you need to disconnect the pipes;
- remove the back cover and disconnect the hoses and all wiring from the heating element and the engine;
- remove the bottom shock absorbers of the tank;
- carefully remove the control unit;
- remove all drain and supply hoses;
- dismantle the cuffs;
- grasp the springs and pull the tank compartment up.
Bearing replacement instructions
Now all that remains is to dismantle the old bearing and install a new one, it all looks like this:
- remove the front counterweight;
- unscrew the bolts that hold the front of the tank;
- turn the tank upside down, that is, with the pulley up, and unscrewing the bolt in the center, then remove the pulley and belt;
- after which the drum can be safely pulled out of the tank, which we do;
- Now, when using chisels, knock out both bearings;
- after dismantling the two bearings, the seating area for new parts must be thoroughly cleaned. Just for this, the WD-40 grease was needed, when you remove all the dirt, wipe this place dry;
- Now carefully install both bearings, first external and then internal, clogging them with light hammer blows;
- from the inside, install the oil seal after lubricating it. It will prevent water from entering the bearing itself.
Replacement is completed, it remains only to assemble everything in the reverse order. However, before that, it is advisable to look at other details of the main compartment of the washing machine, and make sure they do not need to be changed or cleaned, such as heating elements from scale and other little things.
We told you about how the bearing is replaced in the Atlant washing machine, this operation is not so difficult. However, if you do not want to repair the washing machine yourself, or are afraid of damaging something during replacement, it is recommended to call specialists who will do everything quickly and efficiently.
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