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Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement

Introduction

This guide will detail how to remove the plastic wheels to take out any obstructions blocking movement or replace the wheels if cracked or damaged.

What you need

  1. Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement, Wheel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the vacuum face down with the wheels facing up.

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  2. Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Start on the right side wheel of the vacuum cleaner

    • Remove the plastic wheel cap by sliding the tip of the metal spudger under the edge of the cap.

    • Gently pry off the plastic cap

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  4. Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Identify the e-clip located under the metal axle.

    • The e-clip is very small and may be hard to identify. It is a small metal ring between the metal axle and the plastic wheel.

    • Use the metal spudger to pry off the e-clip.

    • The e-clip is hard to remove and may require extra force.

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  5. Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Slide off the plastic wheel off of the metal axle

    • Be careful when removing plastic wheel. There is a loose metal washer and black axle piston behind the wheel that can easily fall off.

    • Slide off the metal washer and black axle piston from the metal axle

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  6. Dyson DC28 Animal Wheel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the metal axle by pulling on the left wheel. This does not take a lot of force and should easily slide out.

    • Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 to remove the left side wheel from the metal axle.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Zachary Urciuoli

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