Okay, here is what you need, if you are a DIV wizard please enjoy, if you are new to this take it one step at a time and have plenty of breaks as the job will drive you stir crazy at times.
First things first. You have got to pick a good day on which you are going to attempt this. If you are new to this, you will have to give your self approximately 8 hours. In real time this is 2 days of anyones time. Hotpoint engineers can do this job in about 2 hours or so but this is not a race as we only want to do this the once.
I'm assuming you already have a decent tool kit otherwise you wouldn't be attempting this washing machine bearing change. A decent screwdriver set, a few open ended spanners - 10mm, 13mm, 17mm, 19mm - and a decent hammer, a big one, no lets make that a really big one
As an apprentice engineer, brute force and ignorance was my biggest asset and it still carries to this day so don't be afraid to use a big hammer.
We mentioned time didn't we. The next thing to do is research the type of bearings you will need, so establish what the model number of your washing machine is by identifying the rating plate. Its on the inside of the door.
Once you know the model number go to a white goods web site and order the bearings.
Below I have included a drawing of a typical washing machine drum. This will help you identify the parts and aid your attempt and dismantling the washing machine.
Washing Machine Bearings
Once you are set let me know and we can go through this to ensure you master it and you and your machine will be in one piece.
cheers
iain
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