SIEMENS IQ300-How to replace the drum bearings on a sealed tub washing machine

In this video, I replace 2 deep groove roller bearings and rubber seal in a sealed tub. Please note the manufacturer has designed this equipment to be unserviceable. It is a sealed for "life" unit. This is for educational purposes only, and to fix something intended to fail. I strongly believe that we should make equipment to last. Equipment that can be truly serviceable for life.
Seal twin lip 35mm X 72m X10mm OS 36 72 10 R23 supplied by George Lodge
Single row deep groove bearings ID25mm X OD52mm X W15mm/ID30mm XOD72mm X W19mm
100HMA silicone sealant clear
A2 S/S hex M4 bolt/M4 self-locking nut

[@benash1353]

Thanks, Ray. Good to know as I have a Siemens iQ300 and it's getting grumbly

[@georgekrivosic5094]

Great repair, process nicely done. A shame it will happen again in a few years. You just can't beat a metal drum. The plastic drum was probably 3D printed. Perhaps you could try using small plastic wedges, like used with modern re-useable tile spacers, to hold down the plastic lugs, when separating the drum. Could save having to break them off.

[@voshin]

Such tubs are usually injection molded. 3D printing is far too slow and so too expensive for mass production.

[@alfieatkins6528]

Hello Ray, thanks for this video very helpful. I am going to try this or else face a £1,000 bill for a new one.
Can I just ask how did you get the tub apart? Did you use the hacksaw seen at start.
Also what length hex head M4 screws did you use 10mm or 20mm?
Thanks

[@davet9061]

HI Ray. By chance do you have the bearing part numbers you used? I have the dimensions you mentioned - but the part numbers will be greatly received. Regards. Dave

[@maniraj4195]

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