Samsung Washing Machine Drum Bearing Seal

Samsung Washing Machine Drum Bearing Seal

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Washing machine bearings tend to fail gradually as the front water seal, or bearing seal, wears and starts to allow water into the actual bearings themselves.

This water gets into the actual ball race and corrodes the bearing causing it to fail. In most cases this means that the washing machine is noisy long before the washer bearings actually "collapse" as such but, it is vital that they are replaced before they reach this stage to prevent further damage to the drum or support spider.

Your washing machine will almost certainly have a brass phosphorous bush on the drum shaft and this seals to the front bearing seal, it is imperative that there is no damage to this bush.

If it is damaged in any way then the likelihood is that replacement bearings will not last more than a few months after being replaced. Please don't try to use anything on this bush to clean it other than a soft cloth as the metal is very soft and liable to become damaged should you use even a very mild sandpaper on it.

If the bearing bush on the drum support spider is damaged then it will require to be replaced.

When replacing washing machine bearings it is advisable that you also replace the tub seal where possible.

This bearing is a genuine spare part made by the original manufacturer.

Always unplug your appliance before beginning work and replacing any parts.