i have stripped down my washing machine in order to replace bearings i have split the drum and removed pulley but i cannot seperate the inner drum from bearings i have tried a rubber mallet but still no joy can you offer any information to help.
thanks Gary

Gary Tidy, March 2008

put the drum plate on a piece of carpet or even grass - prevents damage to the sealing face. get a thin chisel and a heavy hammer (2pound) like a block hammer and just batter them out from the opposite side of the tub. Direct each blow onto opposing sides of the bearing ring to prevent them jamming. If its a plastic tub you may be able to get a tub half with the bearings already fitted if all else fails.
Check out my site for info: www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

washerman, March 2008