Ideal Bushing BUS0012 171774

The Ideal bushing, manufacturer reference BUS0012, is a small locating and wear component used within Ideal Commercial appliance assemblies. It sits between mating parts to hold them in alignment, take up movement and protect the surrounding casting or bracket from rubbing and fretting. It is supplied under Ideal part number 171774 and is a non-gas component, so it can be replaced without breaking into the gas-carrying sections of the appliance.

Bushings of this type are normally inspected whenever the assembly around them is stripped down, because wear is often only visible once the parts are separated. A worn bushing allows the components it locates to move out of position, which shows up as noise, vibration or uneven wear on adjacent parts.

• Noticeable play or movement between the components the bushing locates
• Knocking, rumbling or vibration that was not present before
• Visible flattening, cracking, distortion or thinning of the bushing material
• Scoring, fretting or bright wear marks on the shaft or housing it sits in
• The bushing dropping out or sitting loose when the assembly is dismantled

• Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering.
• Match the manufacturer reference BUS0012 as well as the part number 171774.
• Inspect the surrounding seals, washers and fixings while the assembly is apart and renew any that show wear.
• Check the appliance's installation and service documentation for the correct strip-down sequence before starting work.