This bearing kit contains genuine replacements for select models of Ariston, Creda, General Electric and Hotpoint washing machine.
Includes:
30mm bearing
35mm bearing
Seal assembly
Please note: this is for 35mm shafts only.
Other part numbers for this item: 1604080, 160408077, 1604473, 202418, BKT81, C00202028
How to replace washing machine bearings
This video should help with fitting this part. However, the exact layout and fitting technique may differ for your make and model.
Be safe - always unplug any appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it.
If you are in any doubt contact a qualified repairer.
Part arrived on time. Tools purchased were cheap and were fine for the job.
This was my first time doing anything like this. I must admit it was no easy job as the bearings on my hotpoint wmd960 were completely seized and completely stuck in the casing. This probably would have taken me 4 hours had the bearing slipped out like in the vid however mine wouldn't budge - not at all. Took me approx 3 hours to get the damn things out. Although they state be carefull not to damage the bearing casing - i decided after two hours of hammering it was time for THE SLEDGEHAMMER lol ...i mean if i couldn't get them out then i'd have to throw the machine away anyway so - sledgehammer and metal bar came out. After a few slightly tentative bashings still no joy (arggggg) so i gave it the brunt of my frustration with said sledgehammer and FINALLY it budged. A few slightly more gentle hits and it was out. Whew - after that plain sailing jus as the vid explained :)
It nearly beat me - and i bled from several wounds in the process ... but i won the war. Which i guess made it all the more satisfying (if thats the right word)
Must admit it wasn't fun but saved me at least a hunded quid
I've run probably 20 washes since and all is well and gd ... so far at least haha
SAVED ME A LOT OF MONEY15 May 2013
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By pippadog- WADENHOE
Thanks to the video on washing machine repairs the job of fitting the new bearings was reasonably easy. Its now like having a new machine. Many thanks
First time fitter09 April 2013
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By Dave- Kent
I brought these for my noisy Hotpoint washing machine. I had watched on line
Videos and it seemed straight forward. It took about 5 hours to do, and took the
opportunity to pressure wash the drum and spider before
refitting. No special tools were needed, and it was my first time taking a washing
machine apart.
It worked!! My wife is pleased, and if it ever happened again, I wouldn't hesitate to
fix it again.
QJust ordered replacement bearing and drun seal for our Hotpoint WD860G. Once the drier 'snail' housing is unscrewed does it just pull out of the aperture it fits into on top of the drum? Don't want to break it!1 Answer
By Henpecked- Manchester
- 09 January 2012
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Main support for the drum is the shockers and springs, when removed and the motor detached it should just pull out as per the online video
QDo i need any specialist tools to replace the bearings? Also how can i tell if i need 30mm or 35mm bearings? Thanks.1 Answer
By 007WATSON- NG229LN
- 31 August 2011
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You don't need much in the way of specialist tools but a 200mm flexible drive is handy as a screwdriver extension which allows you to reach akward places. Most of the screw heads are TX type (star point) so a set of these screwdriver bits is essential. Once you have separated the outer plastic drum you will need a good support on which to rest the rear half while you drive out the inner drum and shaft downwards. You may need a 4lb hammer and have to hit the shaft end directly and heavily instead of protecting it with a piece of wood. This can close the threaded hole which the large pulley wheel is attached to and will require rethreading using an 8mm tap - second cut, which refers to the front end taper on the tap. The bearings and water seal can be driven out with a piece of metal tube or solid bar but keep it fairly long to avoid hitting your hands as the bearings fall out and make sure that you drive the bearings out evenly and replace them in a similar way making sure that they drive home perpendicularly - a flat piece of metal almost the size of the bearing outer is just the job for tapping the new bearings in and a hollow drift the same size as the recess in the water seal is also needed to avoid damaging it. With regard to the 30mm or 35mm bearing size query this set has one of each which the picture shows and the best way to determine any requirement like this is to use the manufacturers website to determine exact part numbers for any appliance parts and then find a supplier such as E pares who makes reference to the same part numbers. You will notice that the outer plastic wash drum when separated has a seal which is also glued and after you have cleaned this old glue away and replaced the seal a silicon sealant can be applied before the two halves are put back together. If the drum shaft is slightly rusty a fine emery paper can be used to restore its smoothness and hence ensuring the water seal will work. If it is badly rusted then you will need to fit a new spider which is part of that shaft assembly. Good luck.
My washing machine is making a noise when turning the drum is it a bearing kit i need? Thanks
By Anonymous
- 21 March 2011
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Hi there. Noises during drum rotation will most likely be caused by one of two things. It'll be either something stuck inside the drum tub - bra wiring is a common thing to get lodged in there - or it'll be damaged bearings. You're gonna hope it's not the bearings, because these are a big job to replace. The first thing to check (after unplugging the machine!) is for lodged clothing or bra wiring. To do this, remove the element from its housing below the drum, and use a torch to look inside, as well as something like a straightened clothes hanger to poke around inside. After that, do the same for the sump hose. You can also look inside the drum, see if any of that elusive bra wiring is poking out of the holes. If after all that you can't find anything, or the machine is still making noises, you'll need to replace the bearings. Check out this video for help on how to remove the element and sump hose, as well as replacing the bearings: http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/washing-machines/a/7/1401/how-to-replace-the-bearings-on-a-washing-mach.html
I need to change the bearing on a Hotpoint Aquarius Extra WMS38 1200 spin washing machine. Barcode on the rear of the machine reads:
0045 WMS38P
05 165505
Thanks for your help.
By DoItMyself- Fort William
- 13 July 2009
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Yes this bearing is listed for your model number so should be the correct part.
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- 22 March 2011