14.4 From the front panel, you can access
1. The front counterweight
2. The shock absorbers
3. The drain water circuit
4. The pressure chamber
5. The welded tub assembly
6. The tub suspension springs
14.4.1 Front counterweight
Remove the worktop (see relevant paragraph).
Remove the control panel (see relevant paragraph).
Remove the iron ring securing the bellow seal to the front panel.
Unfasten the screws securing the door safety interlock (see related paragraph).
Remove the front panel (see relevant paragraph).
Unfasten the five screws securing the front counterweight to the welded tub
assembly.
If the welded tub assembly is new, tighten the screws at a torque of 15 Nm.
If the welded tub assembly is not new, align with the existing thread and
tighten the screws at a torque of 10÷12 Nm.
14.4.2 Shock absorbers
Remove the worktop (see relevant paragraph).
Remove the control panel (see relevant paragraph).
Remove the iron ring securing the bellow seal to the front panel.
Unfasten the screws securing the door safety interlock (see related paragraph).
Remove the front panel (see relevant paragraph).
Pull out the pins securing it to the tub and lower crosspiece.
To reposition the pins, see para. 14.5 Shock absorber pin page 92.
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