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Hotpoint Aquarius Ultima 1000 DeLuxe WM23 - Bearing replacement?

Hotpoint Aquarius Ultima 1000 DeLuxe WM23 (P?) - 8 years old

The drum is noisy (quite a rumble when turned with the drive belt removed) and there is what I consider to be excessive play in it (approx 6mm at the door opening) so I presume the bearings have gone.
I can obtain a bearing kit (with seals) for £19.95

Question is, how easy is it to change a set?
Does the tub have to be removed?
Do I need any special tools?
Does anyone know of a "How To" anywhere?

Dave Marshall
June 2004
just use a f'ing hammer, it worked on my aquarius 1000 the tub can handle the stick

volvoman
September 2004
I'm about to try and do the same thing to mine. I have exactly the same symptoms, noisy when spinning and excessive play in the bearings. My machine is fairly old so I don't mind getting stuck into it and having a go at replacing them.

I'll keep you posted on how I get on.

Regards

Barry
September 2004
Is the Hotpoint bearing tool kit required for this?
Can an off the shelf bearing pullers do the same job?

Tom O'SUllivan
August 2004
You need a Hotpoint bearing removal tool. If the bearings are badly corroded it may not be possible to remove them, and a complete tub is necessary, (or a new machine if it's 8 yo).
With the tool it is not necessary to remove the tub.

LesW
June 2004
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