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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG/Kenmore Front Load Washer Replace Stator #4417EA1002K
LG/Kenmore Front Load Washer Replace Stator #4417EA1002K
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$311.49Estimated Savings
$112.5002:55
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the stator on Kenmore front loading washing machines with model prefix 796 and LG front loading washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the stator is if the washer won’t spin or agitate and other more common problems have been ruled out.
All of the information in this stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: screwdriver, socket wrench
All of the information in this stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: screwdriver, socket wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws securing the rear panel.
3
Push the panel up to remove.
4
Next, rotate the rotor clockwise and, using a 17 mm socket, apply a sharp strong motion to loosen the mounting bolt.
5
Remove the bolt and washer.
6
Now pull the rotor off the tub shaft. Be aware this may require some effort.
7
Remove the screws securing the stator wire retainers and bracket as well as the grounding screw.
8
Then remove the bolts securing the stator
9
Pull the stator off of the tub.
10
Disconnect the stator wire harness along with the motor sensor wire harness.
11
Install the new stator by first snapping the motor sensor and stator wire harnesses into place.
12
Now position the new stator on the tub and secure it with the bolts.
13
Secure the grounding wire then secure the retainers and wire bracket with the screws.
14
Align the rotor.
15
Apply some thread locking fluid to the rotor bolt then insert the bolt and washer and thread to secure.
16
Rotate the rotor counter-clockwise and apply a sharp strong motion to the socket wrench to tighten the bolt.
17
Slide the rear panel into position and secure it with the screws.
18
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the stator on Kenmore front loading washing machines with model prefix 796 and LG front loading washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the stator is if the washer won’t spin or agitate and other more common problems have been ruled out.
All of the information in this stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: screwdriver, socket wrench
All of the information in this stator replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: screwdriver, socket wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws securing the rear panel.
3
Push the panel up to remove.
4
Next, rotate the rotor clockwise and, using a 17 mm socket, apply a sharp strong motion to loosen the mounting bolt.
5
Remove the bolt and washer.
6
Now pull the rotor off the tub shaft. Be aware this may require some effort.
7
Remove the screws securing the stator wire retainers and bracket as well as the grounding screw.
8
Then remove the bolts securing the stator
9
Pull the stator off of the tub.
10
Disconnect the stator wire harness along with the motor sensor wire harness.
11
Install the new stator by first snapping the motor sensor and stator wire harnesses into place.
12
Now position the new stator on the tub and secure it with the bolts.
13
Secure the grounding wire then secure the retainers and wire bracket with the screws.
14
Align the rotor.
15
Apply some thread locking fluid to the rotor bolt then insert the bolt and washer and thread to secure.
16
Rotate the rotor counter-clockwise and apply a sharp strong motion to the socket wrench to tighten the bolt.
17
Slide the rear panel into position and secure it with the screws.
18
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
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