{"product_id":"618931-genuine-bosch-dryer-drum-bearing-sleeve","title":"618931 Genuine Drum Bearing Sleeve for Bosch, Siemens Clothes Dryers, BSH 00618931 Dryer Drum Bearing Bush Replacement","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart 618931, also 00618931, is a genuine BSH drum bearing sleeve, a plain bearing bush for a clothes dryer drum. We've filed it for Bosch and Siemens dryers that use this number. A worn sleeve lets the drum wobble and scrape, so it's a common repair on older dryers. Check your parts list for 618931 before ordering, as BSH has used several drum bearing designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDryer squeaking, grinding or the drum wobbling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drum bearing sleeve is a plain bearing, a bush the drum shaft or spindle turns in, rather than a ball bearing. It's designed to wear slowly over thousands of hours of tumbling. Once worn, the drum sits lower or off centre, so you may hear squealing, grinding or a rhythmic thump, see the drum rub the door seal or felt, notice marks on clothes, or find the belt wearing early. A drum that moves up and down when you lift it by hand points to bearing wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine BSH part 618931\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso written 00618931\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum bearing sleeve (plain bearing bush)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Bosch and Siemens dryers that list this number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplacing the bearing sleeve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug the dryer and give yourself room to work, as the drum normally has to come out to reach the bearing. Take photos at each step, particularly of the belt path and any wiring. Clean the shaft or spindle and check it for scoring before fitting the new sleeve, as a damaged shaft will wear a new sleeve quickly. Reassemble, turn the drum by hand, then run a test cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I replace the felt seals and belt at the same time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf they are worn, yes. The drum has to come out to replace the bearing sleeve, so it's a good chance to check the belt, felt seals and drum sliders and replace anything showing wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bosch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44551382106190,"sku":"618931","price":51.28,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/3489\/7998\/files\/618931-genuine-bosch-dryer-drum-bearing-sleeve.jpg?v=1792026466","url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/618931-genuine-bosch-dryer-drum-bearing-sleeve","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}