I've had a look through previous posts, and apologies for asking for repetition. I'm sure my bearings are starting to go, but haven't gone yet (just a clunk at the same point each time the drum rotates). I've removed the back panel and can see the multi-spoke wheel which is driven by the belt from the motor. It is held on with a regular but largish nut. Presumably I need to undo this, but what do I find afterwards? Are the bearings freely removable once the wheel is off?

Ed, October 2005

It may not be the bearings. The inner rotating drum has a 'white' metal 3 pronged support for the shaft. This corrodes and cracks causing the drum to become semi- detached from drive spindle. If this is the case it will need welding or a new inner drum. To dismantle remove 2 motor screws & plug, remove large pulley with centre screw, undue the concrete counter-weight & lift it up, unscrew long screw in metal band & lift off, prise off back plate at 3 points 7 , 12 & 4 o'clock , push drum spindle inwards and slide out back-plate.

pete, April 2010

Did you manage to do this job. My washing machine is in bits on the kitchen floor at the moment. Any help would be gratefully received.

Purple Ronnie, November 2005

I can't say but try your local library assuming they still do some hold maintenance books for appliances and you might be lucky and get one for your machine.

bob, October 2005