Washing Machine Drum Support or Spider How to Fit & Replace 3 of 4

http://www.apart4u.co.uk Hi welcome to apart4u video tutorials this video is one of 4 in a series of videos on how to change your spider drum support in a washing machine. It is filmed on a wf series the same as the wm series can be also used on other washing machines


This is the area were the seal sits on the shaft if it needs cleaning because of corrosion or some type of residue dont use sand paper as it will mark the shaft collar and Quickly damage the new seal when fitted.
If the shaft is badly corroded then you will need to replace the drum support as well as the bearings if bought as a kit the bearing size is irrelevant as they will fit the drum but they have had 3 different types of shaft size the most popular were the 30mm and 35mm we sell all the bearing kit sets and sell the spiders you can buy them separately or as a kit.
If you try and undo the screws that hold the spider on to the drum you may have a problem if one of them shears as they are prone to rusting. It is wiz to try and change the spider by drilling the screws out and fitting new when changing the spider if you are lucky and they come out its still worth changing the screws.
If you are using a mains power drill it is wise to use high speed drill bit so you dont burn them out, it is advisable to dill a pilot hole first then use a larger bit to drill the head out.
Next use a flat bladed screw driver to lever the spider supports out.
You will need to tap the new drum spider into place then line the holes up, insert the 3 screws but dont tighten until you get all 3 screws in this will save you having to undo them to re align the support, then tighten to hand tight and then give it ¼ to ½ a turn extra.

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• Washing Machine
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