How to remove a bearing from an LG washing machine?
To remove the bearing from the LG washing machine drum, you will have to almost completely disassemble the equipment. But if most novice repairmen can get to the tank, then everything is not so simple - the bearing assembly is quite difficult to remove. We suggest that you do not experiment with the machine, but act strictly according to the instructions.
Getting to the bearings
If the path to the tank is completed without problems, then remove the container from the body and place it on a flat surface. First of all, we open the two halves by disconnecting the screws or latches. Having removed the “empty” part of the drum, we place the second one with the pulley up.
If the bolts are rusted or there is foreign deposits on the surface of the tank, then such areas must be treated with a product such as WD-40, left for 10-15 minutes and remove any remaining rust.
We unscrew the fastening element that secures the drum pulley, and, having pulled out the wheel, return the bolt to its place. “Casting” will further protect the shaft and surface of the tank from mechanical damage.
We insert a metal pin into the screwed-in bolt back and carefully hit it with a hammer, slowly knocking out the shaft. You must act with extreme caution, as a strong blow will result in expensive repairs.
As soon as the shaft and bushing are knocked out, you should carefully inspect them for integrity. It’s easy to check the degree of wear of the rod: just attach the bearing to it and unscrew it. If there is play between the parts, the part needs to be replaced. When there is no gap, you can start removing.
Removing damaged parts
When repairing a bearing assembly, you will not only have to remove the bearing from the LG washing machine, but also change the seals.Therefore, we take out the mentioned gasket from the back of the drum, hooking the rubber band with a slotted screwdriver. It is worth remembering that these parts are replaced only in pairs, regardless of the degree of wear of the second seal.
Next we remove the bearings themselves. New ones can be simply pushed through, but old and rusted ones will require considerable effort. Immediately treat the surface with WD-40 and clean the seat. Then we bring the metal pin to the edge of the ring and, constantly changing its position, try to knock the part out with even blows.
The pin must be constantly moved - to the other edge, crosswise, closer to the middle, otherwise the bearing will come out longer and not completely.
There is no need to spare the old bearing, and if the base is destroyed, you can remove it piece by piece using pliers, tweezers or a pin. On the contrary, it is better to avoid the edges of the seat. If the hole is deformed, it will not be possible to install the new ring tightly.
After removing the seals and bearings, do not ignore cleaning. All chips, rust, dirt and plaque accumulated in the seat must be treated with a cleaner. If the layer of scale is very thick and does not respond to WD-40, then we “walk” over the surface with fine sandpaper and sweep away the debris with a rag. It is not recommended to proceed with the installation of a new bearing assembly until the hole is clean and dry.
To remove the bearing from the LG washing machine drum, you will have to almost completely disassemble the equipment. But if most novice repairmen can get to the tank, then everything is not so simple - the bearing assembly is quite difficult to remove. We suggest that you do not experiment with the machine, but act strictly according to the instructions.
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