Is it an easy job to replace the bearings.
I have an Hotpoint Ultima 1000 model WM26P. The bearings are noisy. Is it easy to replace them? Does the drum have to completely come out the front of the machine? The rubber seal also needs replacing between the drum and body of machine. Do I have to unclip the front off the drum to releace the seal and then pull the drum out to get at the bearings. Do i ned any special tools? Do I need to remove the front of the machine body? Thanks. I have just ordered part ES481678 to do the job. Her indoors has all ready got the door seal and the tools ready.
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- To replace the bearings you must take the drum out. To pull out the old bearings is a bit complicated: 1- You can use a ballbearing extractor ( very difficult to find in any shop ) or 2 - Hammer and chisul taking care to not damage the drum area. In most cases is also better to change the spider assembly. To complete the job would take 2 or 3 hours.
Washing Machine Drum Bearing and Seal Kit Stock Number: ES481678
Genuine spare part for select models of Hotpoint, Creda and Gala washing machines
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