9.6 Washing group (Carboran-inox) a. Remove the fixing ring and detach the bellows seal from the front panel b. Remove the rear shell c. Remove the clamps from the tub suspension springs (53) d. Detach the various hoses from the tub (dispenser-tub, steam venting hose, tub-manifold etc.) e. Remove all the wiring connectors from the components fastened to the tub (motor, heating element, thermostats) and, if present, the bulb of the adjustable thermostat f. Remove the motor to lighten the tub g. Remove the fixing screws and remove the rear counterweight (only if featured) h. Remove the two pins which secure the dampers to the tub i.
Lay the appliance face down (on a sheet of polystyrene or cardboard to prevent scratching the cabinet) j. Use a piece of string or wire to detach the tub suspension springs from the cross-member k. Remove the tub from the appliance 9.7 Drum and tub shells (Carboran) a. Remove the drum pulley and the motor b. Remove the tub from the appliance c. Remove the screws which secure the two shells together d. Remove the drum Re-assembly : It is advisable to replace the sealing ring between the two tub shells whenever the tub is opened. Connect the hoses to the tub in the correct positions. 9.7.1 Drum shaft bearings If it is necessary to replace the bearings, the engineer may:
ѓ replace the rear tub shell complete with bearings and sealing ring ѓ replace the bearings and the sealing ring only In the latter case: a. Remove the tub and the drum from the appliance b. First remove the external bearing, then the internal bearing with its seal When re-assembling : ѓ In order to prevent damage to the bearing and the seal during re-assembly, use spacers of the appropriate diameter ѓ Pack the bearings with the specific grease all around the sealing ring (55). ѓ Check that the drum shaft bushing is undamaged, otherwise replace the drum spider or the drum itself. 55 9.7.2 Drum spider a. Remove the screws which secure the spider to the drum b.
Use two narrow chisels to remove the spider from the drum band When re-assembling: a. Replace the spider on the drum ensuring that the fixing holes are correctly aligned b. Insert the spider into the seat in the drum band and, if necessary, rotate it until the holes are correctly aligned c. If the same screws are used, clean and apply thread fixing paste d. Tighten the screws securely SOI/DT 2002-05 eb 106 599 35 23-17