Bissell Zing 2156A Swivel Wheel Replacement

Introduction

The swivel wheel of the Bissell Zing 2156A helps the vacuum maneuver around. It can easily get clogged with pet hair or other debris. This guide shows how to remove it, after which you can easily clean it, or replace it with another donor wheel.

Like most canister vacuums, this unit uses wheels to help keep it mobile in a variety of floor types. The Bissell Zing 2156A uses three total wheels: two rear wheels and one swivel wheel. If the vacuum's wheels are stuck, replacing these can be a great way to get it going again.

The front swivel wheel is very fragile for how much punishment it must take, and its fastener is easily damaged when attempting to remove the swivel wheel. This repair cannot be made many times without also needing a new bottom casing.

Hair or other debris may get inside this wheel, and by their nature, these wheels are often right where messes are, so gloves might be advisable. Otherwise, this is an easy repair!

What you need

Step 1 Swivel Wheel

Bissell Zing 2156A Swivel Wheel Replacement, Swivel Wheel: step 1, image 1 of 1

Remove the dust tank, so the vacuum can lie upside down easily.
Press the grey button while pulling up.

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Step 2

Flip the vacuum upside down.

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Step 3

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Tool used on this step:

Halberd Spudger

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Clamp the exposed axis with needle nose pliers to fully compress it.
Insert the halberd spudger's hook under the wheel and pry it up while continuing to hold the axis.
When the wheel is pried up, pick it up.
The plastic axis holding the wheel in place is fragile!