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New parts fitted today along with a precautionary set of brushes, might have got a couple of months out of them, but while it's all out, it is so much easier. Thanks to all that offered help, Cheers Regards GF

do you realise how difficult it is to describe that process in words alone? I think I get it. It relys on one bearing centre hole being larger than the other (it is) to let the first bolt or washer to pass through the fisrt hole and sit on the other. and the wide tube is larger than either...

Breezer; I have a similar piece of studding with home made washers from thick ally' it works a treat at getting bearings into wheel hubs this will be the first try on a washing m/c. Its far to big to get bearings out but I could see how, provided there is something to push against, how you...

Hi Folks, Indeed I you all an APOLOGY, the spider is between the inner and outer drum. I now have the bearing out and will be getting a set this week. The "oil" seal was a right b*gger to get out had to knock it out with the inner bearing, there must be an easier way??? I will post...

I have just read though the replies again. Re tiredengineers post...... Sorry breezer I will have the drum out in the morning and see if its inside as suggested. Opp sorry all. I will return tomorrow with an apology oooooor a real puzzle. Thanks so far Goodnight.

Hi Breezer, let me bounce this idea. Previously I understood a spider to generally be a 3 legged frame bolted by its legs at the outer edge of the outer drum. At the centre of which the bearing is fitted through which is the inner drum axle which I callled a spindle. The spider is visible...

This now gets interesting, it definitely does not have a spider. But it is definitely a Hotpoint wm55. However we got it from a friend minus the motor (long story can relate if req'd) When we got the motor and after a return to the shop to check it WAS the right one, it obviously would not...

Hi, I haven't made myself clear, sorry. This wm does not have a spider, the bearings are pressed into the rear of the outer drum housing. Previous machines have had spiders and I have managed to swap the bearings on these without renewing the whole assembly, lucky'suppose. I am a semi...

Hi Folks, I have changed bearing's in the past, mostly those held by 'spiders' (or Fords :->), I am about to change the bearing in the above WM where the bearing is held in the plastic outer drum. Any hints or tips before I start, please? Incidentally this fault has just started today and...