9.7.3 Front counterweight (Carboran tub) version with front-mounted fixing screws a. Remove the tub b. Replace both the shell and the front counterweight to prevent the possibility of breakage due to vibrations version with fixing screws on the perimeter of the tub a. Remove the tub b. Remove the fixing screws c. Check that the seats of the tub screws are undamaged, otherwise replace the front tub shell 9.7.4 Rear counterweight (Carboran tub) a. Remove the rear cabinet shell b. Remove the screws which secure the counterweight c. Remove the counterweight from the tub d.
Check that the expansion pins of the tub screws are undamaged, otherwise replace the rear shell also 9.8 Components of stainless steel tubs 9.8.1 Tub spider a. Remove the tub b. Dismantle the pulley c. Remove the screws which secure the spider to the tub d. Remove the nut which secures the tub support band in position e. Rotate the spider until it exits the fixing holes f. Push the drum shaft inwards as far as possible g. Remove the spider from the tub Alternative method of removing the spider (after removing the tub): a. Remove the pulley b. Remove the screws which secure the spider to the tub c. Push the drum shaft inwards as far as possible d.
Insert a small chisel between one of the lifters and the tub near the fixing holes, and tap gently with a hammer. If the lifter is secured by two screws, use two chisels. The chisels should be as thin as possible in order to avoid deformation of the edge of the tub. e. Use the chisel(s) to lever the lifter off the tub spider f. Repeat this procedure for the other lifter and remove the spider. When re-assembling: a. Reposition the spider on the drum, ensuring that the holes are correctly aligned. b. Insert the spider into its seat in the tub band and rotate if necessary to align the fixing holes. c. If the same screws are used, clean and apply thread fixing paste d.
Tighten the screws securely. 9.8.2 Drum shaft bearings If it is necessary to replace the bearings, the engineer may: ѓ replace the tub spider assembly complete with bearings and sealing ring ѓ replace the bearings and the sealing ring only In the latter case: a. Remove the spider b. First remove the external bearing, then the internal bearing with its seal When re-assembling : In order to prevent damage to the bearing and the seal during re-assembly, use spacers of the appropriate diameter Pack the bearings with the specific grease all around the sealing ring (55). Check that the drum shaft bushing is undamaged, otherwise replace the drum spider or the drum itself.
SOI/DT 2002-05 eb 107 599 35 23-17 55 55 g