INDESIT W103 UK bearings need replacing

madnesstiger · 8 Jul 2008

Hi All,

After my washing machine (Indesit W103) started making loads of kncking noises whilst spinning, I figured the bearings may have worn out.

I've removed the components and taken out the big white/cream plastic back from the drum, which houses the 2 sets of bearings. I found that 1 set have completely gone, whilst the other bearing seems ok.

I've been to purchase new bearings (£14.99) from a local shop and have come to the point of actually raplcing the bearings (both sets are included in the new pack).

However... I 've no idea how to best go about it!

I've read elsewhere that people on forums have changed them quite easily...

Can anyone help???

madnesstiger · 8 Jul 2008

I've had another look at the bearings, and have observed that...

The outer bearings are pretty much 'sealed in', whereas,

The inner bearings are held in with a thick rubber seal, but have also got a sort-of metal ring around the opening.

I'm thinking it may be a matter of whacking the inner bearings out from the outer side. Should I do this, or is there something i should be doing witht the metal ring thingy?! (it's not fastened on with screws or anything)

rocks1 · 8 Jul 2008

yes you need to get the seal out and bearings use a drift or saddle stem from a push bike .a few hard whacks needed make sure inner race is not stuck in the hole good luck

madnesstiger · 8 Jul 2008

Cheers rocks1!

Will give it a go after dinner.

Thanks again.

madnesstiger · 8 Jul 2008

Gave it a several whacks and managed to force out the outer bearings, the rubber 'plug' and half of the inner bearings! The inner race and the balls came out, leaving the outer race still wedged in the hole!!

Have coated the offending item with green oil and WD40, and will leave overnight and see if I can force it out tmorrow!

madnesstiger · 9 Jul 2008

Still no luck..!!

Found that the claw of my claw-hammer fits nicely into the stuck outer race, and I'm able to use it as a lever, but the thing's stuck solid!!

Have now coated it in lubrication gease and will have another go when i get my strength back!

Any tips on extracting outer races/bushes from inch-deep holes?!?!

rocks1 · 9 Jul 2008

if its well stuck keep banging at 12 oclock 3 and 6 and 9 till if shifs . other that you need a back plate which when new will be round the one you got there will be slightly distored then u will need a hair dryer to make the plastic flex to put back on .not for the faint hearted .try a metal tube that fits into the hole good luck

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INDESIT W103 UK bearings need replacing

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