WFMC3200 Bosch Washer - Instructions

Found only one related YouTube repair video. Tried doing it as shown. Was difficult getting new inner spring clamp on. Could not get outer clamp on. Read reviews and found one saying he bought spring spreaders. I got a pair, and installed clamp in 1 minute. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR WITH SPRING SPREADER.

The repair was simple.
I removed the front door, hinges, front metal panel, door rubber seal, top control panel, and rear panel of machine. Removed the existing drain pump and replaced with a new one. Removed both existing shocks and installed new ones, Reassembled the machine and everything worked just perfectly.

Frank

we watched a thorough you tube video which described each step and showed it being done, he made it look pretty easy but unforeseen elements such as rust etc took time but not obscenely so, just keep screws from each step separate and it's difficult just takes patience and a little time to get to the actual part, in fact that is the easy ... Read more part taking it out and replacing it.

followed video on computer. direction that came with part could not follow, and i have 50 yrs. of blueprint work.

Look up how to repair on you tube. Removed control panel door and front panel as shown to expose water pump. Removed both hose. Showed how to release water pump from under machine ( I use vibrating cutter to cut rubber feet that held in place) this was much easier than way shown in video. Caution when putting hose clamp Bach on make sure ... Read more it is all the way on. If not you will have water leak drain hose come off. But panels on . Be careful not to damage door lock 124 dollars if you do. Over all very easy to replace

Rebuilt the hinge pocket, replaced the hinge, replaced door gasket and facia panel.

Took small door off front of machine pulled pump and unhooked wires. Hooked wires back up to new pump and installed

Took off top and back panels. Secured tub. Laid on side. Removed old pump. Cleaned up excess water with shopvac. Installed new pump. Tilt upright. Remove material used to secure tub. Reinstalled panels. Unplug everything before repair and use gloves. I cut up my hands on the panel to access pump.