How to Replace Dryer Shaft and Bearings.
Is your tumble dryer drum loose? If so, the shaft might need replacing along with the bearings. That’s why we’re here with this eSpares video to show you how to fit a new tumble dryer shaft and bearing! You will soon be in the know of how to perform a tumble dryer bearing replacement!

When your tumble dryer’s drum is moving around excessively and making an unusual amount of noise, there’s a good chance you need to replace the tumble dryer shaft and bearings. eSpares are here to show you the tumble dryer shaft change and the tumble dryer bearings change procedures to help you get your dryer back in working order.

If you own a newer Hotpoint or Indesit tumble dryer, however, this process may be different. Click the link below for a video on replacing the shaft and bearings in newer Hotpoint or Indesit models instead.
   • How to Replace 'New Style' Drum Shaft...  

You can get hold of new tumble dryer shafts and bearings at the following link.
https://www.espares.co.uk/search/pt15...

For any other tumble dryer spares or accessories, visit the eSpares website.
https://www.espares.co.uk/browse/at10...

Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:

0:00 Introducing the video
0:17 Suggested video: How to Diagnose Tumble Dryer Motor and Noise Problems
0:25 The purpose of the drum shaft
0:50 Why the drum shaft may need replacing
1:13 The drum shaft kit
1:45 How to remove the tumble dryer door
2:06 Removing the side and top panels on the tumble dryer
3:00 Removing the heater and fan
3:52 How to remove the old shaft and bearing from the back panel
5:08 How to remove the old shaft from the drum
5:20 Suggested video: How to Replace a Condenser Tumble Dryer Belt (Hotpoint, Indesit or Creda)
5:59 How to fit the new shaft
6:07 How to fit the new bearing to the back panel
6:33 Fitting a new back panel seal
7:33 How to replace the bearing pads and outer seal
9:48 Putting the tumble dryer back together
10:26 Suggested video: How to Replace 'New Style' Drum Shaft and Bearings in a Hotpoint or Indesit Tumble Dryer

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