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Samsung washing machine disassembly

Samsung washing machine disassemblyThere may be several reasons why a user needs to disassemble a Samsung washing machine. We will not delve into the circumstances that prompt us to begin this process, but only tell you how to do it right. It is very important to start work, having a complete understanding of it, familiarizing yourself with basic safety precautions. The algorithm of actions and the sequence of disassembling the Samsung machine will be described in detail in this article.

Before starting work

The process of disassembling the washing machine is not as intricate as it might seem at first glance. All the work can be done with your own hands, without resorting to the help of masters. Special attention should be paid to preparing for the upcoming process. So what needs to be done in the preparatory phase?

  1. Switch off the appliance.
  2. Drain the remaining water from the tank and nozzles.
  3. Prepare a toolbox.
  4. Choose a place where disassembly will take place.

It is worth approaching the choice of a place for all manipulations responsibly. Firstly, it should be quite spacious, and secondly, well-lit. The unit contains both large and small parts, free space will be necessary for storing the overall parts of the machine and free movement around the unit. We will discuss in more detail which tool you need to cook. The set is completely standard, you don’t need to find any “outlandish” things. You will need:

  • screwdrivers of various sizes;
  • heads of different diameters;
  • pliers;
  • a small hammer.

In the process, you will need several rags, a special WD-40 solution, with it you can remove poorly loosening nuts, sealant and SHRUS grease. A smartphone with a built-in camera will not be superfluous, capturing the progress of work, places of contact attachment in photographs, it will be easier for you to assemble the machine back.

We remove the external elements

pull out the tray and remove the coverWhen disassembling a Samsung washing machine with your own hands, it is very important to strictly observe the order of work specified by the instructions. At the initial stage, it is necessary to unscrew the top cover of the unit. To do this is quite simple, go around the machine at the back and unscrew the two bolts holding the wall.

Put the removed cover aside so that it does not interfere with further actions. Having removed the top of the machine, you can see its internal "filling". To inspect the pulley or drive belt, carefully move the counterweight to its side.

The next step is to remove the detergent drawer. Holding the container lock, pull it towards you. You can begin to remove the seal - the cuff encircling the hatch. Take a screwdriver, slightly pry the snap ring and remove it from the cuff. The main thing is to carry out this action carefully and slowly, the elastic is fragile enough, with too sharp movements it can break. The sealant is refilled inside the washer, so it will not interfere.

At the third stage, it is necessary to disconnect the panel located below the front wall of the housing. It will provide you easy access to the drain filter and the hose used for emergency drainage.

The pad is held by small latches, and it is easy to remove.

We proceed to the removal of the electronic module. Everything here is also quite simple. Loosen the fastening screws, push the tip of the screwdriver onto the latches and smoothly separate the control unit from the washer body.

Access to the front wall of the Samsung automatic machine has been obtained. To unfasten it from the body to unscrew 7 retaining bolts. Having separated the front panel, we can assume that the process of removing external elements is completely completed.

We take out the internal parts

Further, according to the instructions, proceed to the recess from the body of the SMA drum and tank.This process is the most time-consuming in the process of analyzing the washing machine, it is better to do it not alone, but with the support of a family member. Before you get the tank, be sure to disconnect the power wires connecting it to the heating element and unfasten the tubes going to the tank. After - disconnect the electric wires from the motor of the machine.

remove the drum tank from the Samsung washing machineThen you have to remove the balances and put them aside. Finally, having completed all of the above steps, you can remove the tank with the drum. Detach it from the damping springs. After you have removed all the shock absorbers, you can call an assistant and collectively remove the tank. It remains quite a bit - to separate the washing machine engine from it, before removing the drive belt.

I would like to pay special attention to situations when it became necessary to replace the bearing. Such repairs are classified as complex. Before embarking on its implementation, you should really assess your capabilities and knowledge in this area.

The whole difficulty is that in most SMA models the tank is not separable, it is a monolithic part. And to disassemble it, you will have to saw the element, then seal and glue it back. If you are lucky and the factory has a collapsible tank in your washing machine, everything will be much simpler - just unscrew the retaining screws and disconnect the two halves of the element.

saw tank samsung

Dividing the tank into two parts, you will get access to the drum, a bearing is located on its shaft. To detach it, a special puller is used, but in the absence of such a tool, the part can be accurately knocked down with a hammer.

After the bearing is uncoupled, it is necessary to clean the seat on the shaft and carefully check it for wear. When there are no deviations, a new bearing can be installed.

Important! When disassembling the AGR, it is necessary to record the progress of operations, and the most complex work, for example, replacing a bearing, is best entrusted to professional repairmen.

After reading this guide to action, you can safely proceed to the removal of parts of the machine. Having the necessary set of tools on hand, having minimal knowledge in repair work, you will correctly disassemble the washer without any problems.

   

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