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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Top Load Washer Hinge Bushing Replacement #WH01X10025
GE Top Load Washer Hinge Bushing Replacement #WH01X10025
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$16.54Estimated Savings
$112.5003:49
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the hinge bushing on a GE top-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the hinge bushing is when it is worn-out or broken.
All of the information for this hinge bushing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this hinge bushing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step By Step Instructions
1
Your first step is to remove the screws at the back of the control panel.
2
Slide the panel to the side to detach it from the main top.
3
Detach the wires from the control board and set the control panel aside.
4
Now, insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips securing the front panel.
5
Pull the front panel forward and lift up to remove.
6
Next, remove the two screws securing the main top.
7
Slide the main top forward slightly, lift up and use pliers to squeeze the lid switch wire retainer to release it from the frame.
8
Now lift up the lid squeeze the tab to release the lid switch and pull it through the opening in the main top.
9
You can now completely detach the top.
10
Remove the screws to release the hinge arm aligned with the bushing you’re replacing.
11
Pull the hinge arm out.
12
Be aware you may need to remove a rubber bumper to fully release the hinge arm.
13
Now use pliers to squeeze the tabs to release the old hinge bushing if still intact.
14
Install the new hinge bushing by aligning it with the hole in the main top and snapping it into place.
15
Reinsert the hinge arm through the bushing and the lid.
16
Replace the rubber bumper if applicable.
17
Reinstall the screws to secure the hinge arm.
18
Reinstall the main top by first inserting the lid switch through the hole in the top and snap it into place.
19
Snap the wire retainer into the frame.
20
Now align the slots in the main top with the mounting tabs on the frame and push the main top back into place.
21
Secure with the screws in the front.
22
Reposition the front panel by aligning the tabs on the base with the slots at the bottom of the panel.
23
Align the pins on the front of the cabinet with the holes in the front panel and snap the panel into position.
24
Reconnect the wires to the control board.
25
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the control panel into the slots in the main top and slide the panel to the side to lock it into place.
26
Replace the screws to secure the control panel.
27
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the hinge bushing on a GE top-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the hinge bushing is when it is worn-out or broken.
All of the information for this hinge bushing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this hinge bushing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Your first step is to remove the screws at the back of the control panel.
2
Slide the panel to the side to detach it from the main top.
3
Detach the wires from the control board and set the control panel aside.
4
Now, insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips securing the front panel.
5
Pull the front panel forward and lift up to remove.
6
Next, remove the two screws securing the main top.
7
Slide the main top forward slightly, lift up and use pliers to squeeze the lid switch wire retainer to release it from the frame.
8
Now lift up the lid squeeze the tab to release the lid switch and pull it through the opening in the main top.
9
You can now completely detach the top.
10
Remove the screws to release the hinge arm aligned with the bushing you’re replacing.
11
Pull the hinge arm out.
12
Be aware you may need to remove a rubber bumper to fully release the hinge arm.
13
Now use pliers to squeeze the tabs to release the old hinge bushing if still intact.
14
Install the new hinge bushing by aligning it with the hole in the main top and snapping it into place.
15
Reinsert the hinge arm through the bushing and the lid.
16
Replace the rubber bumper if applicable.
17
Reinstall the screws to secure the hinge arm.
18
Reinstall the main top by first inserting the lid switch through the hole in the top and snap it into place.
19
Snap the wire retainer into the frame.
20
Now align the slots in the main top with the mounting tabs on the frame and push the main top back into place.
21
Secure with the screws in the front.
22
Reposition the front panel by aligning the tabs on the base with the slots at the bottom of the panel.
23
Align the pins on the front of the cabinet with the holes in the front panel and snap the panel into position.
24
Reconnect the wires to the control board.
25
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the control panel into the slots in the main top and slide the panel to the side to lock it into place.
26
Replace the screws to secure the control panel.
27
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Hinge Bushing
$16.54
Total$0.00
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