Hotpoint Aquarius Plus+ WD640P Service Information page 37

4. Pull the weight forward off its mounting lugs.
5. When refitting the balance weight it is essential to ensure that the thread forming screws are
tightened to 24Nm (using a suitable torque-wrench) and that the screws find their original
threads, otherwise the thread can be stripped from the plastic drum lug.
N(b) Top Balance Weight
1. Remove the table top (A).
2. Using a 13 mm socket or spanner, remove three balance weight fixings screws.
3. Lift the weight off the drum mountings.
4. When refitting the balance weight it is essential to ensure that the thread forming screws are
tightened to 18Nm (using a suitable torque-wrench) and that the screws find their original
threads, otherwise the thread can be stripped from the plastic drum lug.
P Heater / Thermistor
1. Remove the rear lower access panel (B).
2. Remove the heater wiring and detach the thermistor plug.
3. Slacken off the 10 mm heater fixing nut and withdraw the heater from the drum.
Q Drum Pulley
1. Remove the rear lower access panel (B).
2. Carefully peel the belt off the motor pulley taking care not to trap fingers.
3. Using a 13 mm socket or spanner, remove the fixing bolt in the centre of the pulley.
4. Pull the pulley off the drum shaft.
5. To ensure adequate pulley security always fit the correct pulley bolt (high tensile with dog-point).
If refitting the original bolt apply an engineering Nutlock (Part No. 981009) to the bolt threads.
R(a) Suspension Damper
1. Remove two suspension clamp fixing screws and unclip the clamp from the chassis.
2. Remove the table top (A), dispenser drawer (C) and console panel (D).
3. Remove the door seal restraint (G), door interlock (H) and front panel (J).
4. Remove the lower balance weight (Na) if access is required to the left-hand damper.
5. Unclip any wiring retained within the integral clip on the bottom damper moulding.
6. Remove the plastic peg securing the damper to the outer drum using special tool Part No.
5600198.
7. Withdraw the suspension damper. The unit should not be split and is not serviceable.
8. When reassembling, fit a new plastic peg if the locking-tab on it shows signs of damage.
R(b) Suspension Spring
1. Remove the table top (A).
2. Unclip any wiring retained within the integral clip on the spring bearing keeper plate.
3. Gently lever out the bearing keeper plate with a small flat bladed screwdriver.
4. Unhook the spring from the cabinet top rail bearing.
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