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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Top Load Washer Agitator Coupling Replacement #MCJ61861201
LG Top Load Washer Agitator Coupling Replacement #MCJ61861201
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$43.50Estimated Savings
$112.5003:45
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the agitator coupling on an LG top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the agitator coupling are when the washer won’t spin, won’t agitate, or won’t spin or agitate.
All of the information for this agitator coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: adjustable wrench, hammer, 10mm socket, 5/16 inch socket
All of the information for this agitator coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: adjustable wrench, hammer, 10mm socket, 5/16 inch socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the coupling in your washer unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Next, remove the hot and cold water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Carefully tip the washer back so it rests on the rear panel.
5
Now use an adjustable wrench and strike it with a hammer to help unthread the rotor mounting nut.
6
With the nut removed, carefully pull off the rotor assembly.
7
Now use a 10mm socket to remove the mounting bolts securing the stator.
8
Carefully set the stator down and use a 5/16th inch socket to remove the screws securing the shift actuator.
9
With the screws removed, pull the actuator off.
10
Remove the old coupling from the assembly.
11
Prepare the new coupling for installation by first applying some grease.
12
Now insert the new coupling into the shift actuator.
13
Align the large end of the spring in the groove on the coupling then insert the actuator post into the clutch housing as you realign the assembly.
14
Replace the screws to secure.
15
Realign the stator on the clutch & bearing housing and replace the mounting bolts to secure.
16
Replace the rotor assembly by aligning it on the shaft.
17
Rethread the mounting nut and tighten.
18
Return the washer to its upright position.
19
Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve.
20
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the agitator coupling on an LG top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the agitator coupling are when the washer won’t spin, won’t agitate, or won’t spin or agitate.
All of the information for this agitator coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: adjustable wrench, hammer, 10mm socket, 5/16 inch socket
All of the information for this agitator coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: adjustable wrench, hammer, 10mm socket, 5/16 inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the coupling in your washer unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Next, remove the hot and cold water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Carefully tip the washer back so it rests on the rear panel.
5
Now use an adjustable wrench and strike it with a hammer to help unthread the rotor mounting nut.
6
With the nut removed, carefully pull off the rotor assembly.
7
Now use a 10mm socket to remove the mounting bolts securing the stator.
8
Carefully set the stator down and use a 5/16th inch socket to remove the screws securing the shift actuator.
9
With the screws removed, pull the actuator off.
10
Remove the old coupling from the assembly.
11
Prepare the new coupling for installation by first applying some grease.
12
Now insert the new coupling into the shift actuator.
13
Align the large end of the spring in the groove on the coupling then insert the actuator post into the clutch housing as you realign the assembly.
14
Replace the screws to secure.
15
Realign the stator on the clutch & bearing housing and replace the mounting bolts to secure.
16
Replace the rotor assembly by aligning it on the shaft.
17
Rethread the mounting nut and tighten.
18
Return the washer to its upright position.
19
Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve.
20
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Shift Actuator
$43.50
Total$0.00
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