How many bearings are in a Bosch washing machine?

Nowadays, users are increasingly repairing their washing machines themselves, rather than hiring a professional. While professional services are not cheap, most problems can be resolved at home. What should you do if your Bosch washing machine's bearings fail?

You can do this job yourself, but you need to be prepared. First, figure out how many bearings are in your Bosch washing machine and what components you need to purchase. Bearings vary in size, so keep this in mind.

Number and characteristics of bearings

Washing machine repairs that involve replacing bearings are considered quite labor-intensive. This is due to the location of the bearing rings. The components are hidden between the tub and the drum.

To access the bearing assembly, you will have to almost completely disassemble the Bosch washing machine.

Before disassembling your automatic washing machine, read the instructions for the machine. They describe the location of the main parts and components. Only by understanding the internal structure of your "home helper" will you be able to access the bearings.

How many rings does a Bosch cost? All washing machines Bosch two bearings: outer and inner. However, their sizes are not standardized and depend heavily on the specific model of the washing machine.

Therefore, when selecting components, you need to base them on the model and serial number of your "home helper." Ideally, first remove the old bearings, check their markings, and only then order new rings. This way, it's impossible to get the dimensions wrong.

For this type of repair, in addition to a pair of bearings, an oil seal is essential. The rubber seal prevents moisture from penetrating the metal rings, thereby protecting them. It's also important to choose the correct gasket size.

Many Bosch models use 205-206 bearings. These rings typically correspond to a 35x62x10/12 seal. These machines:

• Bosch WAA 20180 OE/01;
• Bosch MAXX 4;
• Bosch WFL 1662 OE;
• Bosch MAXX 4 WFC 2060;
• Bosch WFC 1663 OE-09;
• Bosch WFC 2063 OE;
• Bosch WFC 20630 E/07;
• Bosch WLX 24360 OE;
• Bosch WLX 20160 OE/15, etc.

Bosch washing machines equipped with 305-306 bearings and a 35x72x10/12 seal are common. These models include:

• Bosch MAXX 4 WFC/WFG 2060;
• Bosch MAXX Comfort WFR 2441/05;
• Bosch WFC 1263 OE/10;
• Bosch WFF 1200/12;
• Bosch WFL 1600 BY;
• Bosch WC/WFC 1600;
• Bosch WFC 2065;
• Bosch WFCX 2460 OE, etc.

Many Bosch washing machines are equipped with 204-205 bearings and a 30x52x10/12 seal. These models are:

• Bosch WLF 20181;
• Bosch WOR 16150 BY;
• Bosch WLX 16160 OE;
• Bosch WLX 20163 OE;
• Bosch WLX 20160 OE/16;
• Bosch WLX 204610 E;
• Bosch WLX 20160 OE/17 FD, etc.

Some washing machines have bearings of the same size. For example, the Bosch WFB 1070 BY has bearing sizes 203-203, the Bosch WFT 7310 and Bosch WFF 1200 have bearing sizes 306-306, and the Bosch WOL-2050 and Bosch WOF 2000 NL/02 have bearing sizes 204-204.

There are also unique Bosch washing machine configurations. These models are equipped with a rare combination of bearings and seals. For example:

• Bosch WAA 16170 E 16 Clasixx5 has 203-205 bearings and a 35x52x10/12 seal;
• Bosch MAXX 6 and Bosch WAS 28482 have rings 205-306 and oil seal 35x72x10/12;
• Bosch WFO 2042 OE/09 has 204-305 bearings and 28x62x10 rubber;
• Bosch WFW 3231 has 208-306 rings and a 47x80x10/12 seal;
• Bosch WVF 2000 has 206-306 bearings and a 35×72/84×11/18 oil seal;
• Bosch WFT 8330 has standard 305-306, but the seal is 40×72/88×8/14.8.

Bosch washing machine components are numerous. Even if two machines have 205-206 bearings, their seals may be completely different. Therefore, it's crucial to choose a specific washing machine model.

What's on sale?

Bosch automatic washing machines are quite common in Russia, so purchasing parts is usually easy. However, it's important to understand that the price of genuine parts for German-made machines will be higher than that of Chinese-made equivalents. If we talk about bearings from China, they cost $5–$6, while rings from the manufacturer are twice as expensive.

If possible, it is better to buy high-quality bearings and seals rather than cheap analogues.

The location of the bearings and seals requires complete disassembly of the "home helper" for repairs. Therefore, if you don't want to have to remove the tank and replace the rings again in a couple of years, it's best to install high-quality components from the start. Otherwise, you're likely to fall victim to the proverb "A miser pays twice."

   

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