Bosch WFMC3200UC - Disassembly: Drum, Outer Drum (Tub) & Dampers; Removing the Outer Tub

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (4/28/04)
R020031E
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Disassembly
Disassembly
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Drum, Outer Drum (Tub) & Dampers (1)
Drum, Outer Drum (Tub) & Dampers (1)
Outer drum (tub)
The tub consists of two durable Polinox plastic shells which are screwed to each other.
To remove outer tub
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1. Disconnect wire harnesses (as needed) – wire ties can be cut off, but clips shouldn’t be cut.
2. Remove front panel, rear panel, fascia panel (with detergent dispenser) and top panel.
3. Remove door seal, top counterweight and both side counterweights.
4. Disconnect dampers from tub and slip belt off of tub.
5. Remove tub through rear
of washer.
6. Remove (18) T-25 Torx screws holding front & rear tubs together.
HINT: When installing outer tub bolts, screw them in by
hand onto the first thread. Do not overtighten or cross-
thread them.
NOTE: Rear drum bearings are factory press fit into
rear outer tubs and cannot be removed or serviced.
Removing
tub screws
Damper
Removing front of tub
T-25 screws
HINT: Unlike WFL2060 & WFR2460 washers, no clips
hold tubs together – no drilling or cutting is needed.