INDESIT WISN 100 bearing replacement. How to replace a bearing: step-by-step instructions

How many seals and bearings are needed?

Beginners in the business of repairing washing machines usually have no idea how many elements a bearing assembly consists of. Indesit front-loading machines are equipped with a pair of bearings and one oil seal. Typically, components are sold as a set, so it is difficult to make a mistake in quantity.

It is important to select a set of bearings and an oil seal for a specific model of Indesit automatic machine.

The dimensions of the components differ depending on the model of the washing machine. Sometimes the discrepancy is only 2-5 mm, and this difference is critical. Therefore, experts recommend first disassembling the machine, removing the bearings and trying to look at the markings on them. If the data on an element has been erased, you can estimate the size yourself or take the removed parts with you to the store to pick up similar spare parts.

INDESIT WISN 100 bearing replacement. How to replace a bearing: step-by-step instructions

Bearing replacement for models Indesit WISL 82, WISL 102, WISL 105 X, IWSD 5085 and others is carried out according to a general algorithm.
The only difference may be the order in which the tank is opened. In devices of this brand, both collapsible and solid elements are installed. In the first case, getting to the bearing will be easy; you just need to disconnect the tank mounts. If the washing machine is equipped with a non-separable element, the plastic sheet will have to be sawn and then the two parts re-glued. First you need to remove the top cover from the unit. This is easy to do by unscrewing two screws from the back of the washing machine and carefully sliding the lid back a little. Then it needs to be lifted and removed from the support. In some Indesit models, the lid is additionally held in place by plastic latches at the front. If there are any, use a hammer and lightly tap away from you to remove the cover from the latches.

Before removing the top cover, you need to unscrew the screws

Next, dismantle the back wall. To do this, unscrew the 6 screws on it, after which the panel should come off without any extra effort. You will see a motor behind it, but it will need to be disconnected at the end of disassembly. If the machine is equipped with a drive belt, it must be removed at this stage so that it does not interfere with further actions.

Then proceed to disconnect the dashboard. First, remove the powder receptacle by pressing the lock inside the element. In the compartment free from the hopper, unscrew the bolts that secure the instrument panel and remove it from the holders. The connecting wires must be removed and the completely separated part placed aside so as not to damage it during operation.

Experienced craftsmen advise beginners to photograph each step of disassembling the unit in order to facilitate the assembly process after completion of the repair.

After removing the dashboard, it is necessary to remove all parts located in the upper part. These include a concrete counterweight, a pipe located between the tank and the powder compartment, a pressure switch and a water inlet valve, as well as their contacts.

Before removing the front wall, unscrew the hatch door and remove the rubber cuff. First, use a screwdriver to bend the seal and carefully wrap it into the tank so as not to damage it. Unscrew the bolts that hold the hinge in place and remove the door.

From the rear side below, you need to disconnect the electric motor and heating element, shock absorbers, drain pipe and counterweight from the housing. To remove the motor from the machine, disconnect the power supply and ground wire, then unscrew the bolts that secure the element. Using the same principle, disconnect the heating element wiring.

After removing the back cover, disconnect the heating element and the motor

Using pliers, remove the clamp and disconnect the drain pipe from the pump. It is recommended to unscrew the filter before doing this. To release the shock absorbers from the fastenings, you need to unscrew the nuts on the left and right sides. When all elements are removed, make sure that nothing is holding the tank and dismantle it. Then unscrew the pulley using a T40 hex key. Loosen its fastening by gradually loosening the bolt. If this is not easy to do, use WD-40 to soften it.

To get to the bottom to disconnect the pipe and shock absorbers, you need to place the machine on the front or side panel.

Next, you need to disassemble the dismantled tank to get to the drum and bearings. In a collapsible tank, it is enough to unscrew all the bolts around the circumference and carefully separate the two parts. The solid part must be cut in half at the joint using a hacksaw or grinder. First, you need to drill holes around the perimeter of the tank, the distance between which should be no more than 4-5 cm. This manipulation is necessary in order to assemble the tank after completion of the work and secure it with bolts.

This is what the tank looks like after being removed from the machine body

After this, all that remains is to unscrew the bolts holding the tank to the drum, unfasten the retaining latches and remove the plastic walls of the tank. Then you can proceed directly to replacing the bearing on the drum of the Indesit washing machine. The procedure is carried out in the following order:

1. Remove the worn oil seal from the socket and carefully knock out the metal washers.
2. Place the drum on the side of the hatch.
3. Place a chisel on the rim of the outer bearing and knock out the part with a hammer.
4. Repeat the manipulation of the inner bearing, making sure that the chisel does not hit the drum body and damage it.
5. Clean the sockets and treat them with lubricant and WD-40.
6. Drive the new elements into the vacated spaces until they stop, hitting the outer edges of the parts with a hammer.
7. Treat the oil seal with lubricant and install it on the inside of the tank.
8. Reassemble the washing machine in reverse order.

Do not forget to treat the bearing installation area with protective lubricant.

Replacing bearings is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, but by doing it yourself, you can save on the services of a service center. We hope that our article will be useful to you.

What bearings and seals are installed on Indesit?

If it is not possible to consult with specialists in the selection of spare parts for repairing a washing machine, you will have to take the rap yourself. We have sorted out the number of components, now we need to understand how not to make a mistake with the sizes. Bearings are usually suitable for Indesit washing machines, depending on the model:

• 6203-ZZ. The outer diameter of the ring is 40 mm, the inner diameter is 17 mm, and the bearing width is 12 mm. Used in bearing unit 6203 ZZ + 6204 ZZ or 6202 ZZ + 6203 ZZ;
• 6204 ZZ. The dimensions of the outer, inner diameter and width are respectively 47 mm, 20 mm and 14 mm. The bearing can be included in the unit described above, as well as in the assembly 6204 ZZ + 6205 ZZ; this set must be completed with a rubber seal with a diameter of 52 mm;
• 6205-ZZ. The dimensions of the part are 52 mm, 25 mm and 15 mm, respectively. In addition to the bearing unit 6204 ZZ + 6205 ZZ, it can be used in Indesits equipped with bearings 6205 ZZ + 6206 ZZ.

An Indesit washing machine will require two bearings of different sizes, for example, 203-204, or 204-205.

As for the oil seal of washing machines, it is selected according to the size of the larger bearing. For example, 6205-ZZ will fit an O-ring with an outer diameter of 52 mm. To further simplify the search for components, we will describe which specific washing machine models will fit certain parts:

• Indesit W 43T EX; W 63 T; W 63T EX; W 83 TK; W 83 TEX; W81 EX; W 84T X EX; W 93 T EX; W 101; W 104 T EX; WG 421 TX; WG 421 TPR; WG 622 TP; WG 622 TPR; WG 633 TX; WG 635 T: bearings 203-204, oil seal 25x47x10;
• Indesit WISE 107 X EX; WISE 107 S EX; WISI 105X: bearing unit 204-205, O-ring 34×52/65×7/10;
• Indesit WISL 10 FR; WISL 83; WISL 85 EX; WISL 86 IT; WISL 105X; WISL 106 IT; WISL 1000 OT EU: bearings 204-205, oil seal 30x52/65x7/10.

You can purchase replacement parts in specialized online stores. The product is described in sufficient detail, the dimensions of the components and their compatibility with washing machine models are listed. Therefore, if you remove the old bearings and oil seal and independently measure their internal and external diameters and width, it will be extremely difficult to make a mistake.

There is one more nuance that home craftsmen are often unaware of. When changing bearings and seals on washing machines, it is important not to forget to purchase additional lubricant. Before putting new parts in place, be sure to treat them with lubricant. The Indesit brand recommends using Anderol when repairing automatic machines.

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1 reader comment

1. 12/27/2021 at 23:49

   Anatoly:

   I didn't find my model wds1040tx in the list

   Answer

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