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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Washer Tub Drum Assembly Replacement AJQ74873908
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tub drum assembly in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
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LG Washer Tub Drum Assembly Replacement AJQ74873908
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$714.18Estimated Savings
$112.5029:46
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tub drum assembly in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the tub drum assembly in your lg washer, these are the tools needed for this procedure, you will need needle nose pliers, blue thread-lock, channellock pliers, a small flathead screwdriver, a small phillips screwdriver, a ½” socket, a spring removal tool, pliers, zip ties, an impact driver, a 17mm socket, a 10mm socket, ¼” ratchet adapte
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the washer.
3
Turn off the water supply.
4
Pull the washer away from the wall.
5
Unthread the water supply lines. be prepared for water to spill.
6
Unthread the two screws on the top panel.
7
Slide and lift the top panel off.
8
Unthread the screw securing the right side of the control panel.
9
Open the drawer and push down on the “push” tab and remove the detergent assembly.
10
Unthread the two screws that secure the left side of the control panel.
11
Pry the three tabs then pull back and lift up to free the control panel.
12
Unplug the harness to the control panel.
13
Open the drain clean-out door.
14
Unclip the drain hose then unthread the two phillips screws.
15
Pull out the case.
16
Unthread the screw under the drain pump clean-out.
17
Detach the boot seal from the front panel.
18
Unthread the six screws on the front panel.
19
Push the panel down to release it from the tab.
20
Unplug the door lock from the harness.
21
Lift the front panel up and away from the washer.
22
Set the washer on its back.
23
Cut the zip tie that secures the element wires.
24
Disconnect the three plugs to the element.
25
Unthread the nut securing it.
26
Use the small screwdriver to pry it out.
27
Loosen the screw clamp and remove the bellow from the tub.
28
Be prepared for water to spill from the heating element and bellow holes when washer is set upright.
29
Slide the tension clamp back on the seal port and disconnect it.
30
Slide back the pinch clamp on the drain port disconnect it.
31
Now slide back the tension clamp on the inlet hose and disconnect it.
32
Unthread the eight 10mm bolts on the tub and remove the weights.
33
Remove the connector nozzle from the boot seal.
34
Then peel out the boot seal.
35
Remove the locking pins from the two front shocks.
36
Unthread the four screws securing the rear cover.
37
Push the cover up and pull out to remove.
38
Remove the locking pin on the rear shock.
39
Unthread the three screws that secure the pressure sensor hose and connector.
40
Remove the hose from the pressure sensor.
41
Use the ratchet or impact driver to loosen and remove the mounting bolt and washer.
42
Pull the rotor off the tub shaft. this may be difficult.
43
Unthread the four screws securing the stator wire harness.
44
Remove the three bolts securing the stator.
45
Pull the stator off of the tub and unplug the stator wire harness.
46
Now unplug the pressure sensor.
47
Unplug the water inlet valves.
48
Loosen the clamp on the bellow hose and disconnect it.
49
Take out the float and save it for the tub assembly.
50
Unthread the screw to remove the inlet valve bracket.
51
Loosen the screw clamp on the detergent bellow and disconnect it.
52
Remove the nozzle and save it for the tub assembly.
53
Unthread the two screws securing the temperature sensor.
54
Remove the blue and white retaining clips and set the wires aside.
55
Slide back and lift out the detergent housing assembly.
56
Unthread the four screws to remove the cross brace.
57
Lift the suspension springs up and out from the frame. set the holder back in the frame if it pops out during removal.
58
Then detach the springs from the tub.
59
Lift the tub assembly from the frame.
60
Unthread the four screws on the rear shock brace and save for the new tub.
61
To install the new tub drum assembly, secure the shock bracket to the new tub with the four screws.
62
Set the assembly in the frame.
63
Attach the springs to the tub.
64
Lift and mount the springs to the frame.
65
Rethread the four screws to secure the cross brace.
66
Insert and slide the detergent housing back into position.
67
Snap in the two retaining clips and feed the control panel harness through the cross brace.
68
Rethread the two screws to secure the temperature sensor.
69
Now insert the nozzle into the tub.
70
Attach the detergent bellow to the tub and secure it with the screw clamp.
71
Insert the valve bracket into the frame and secure it with the screw.
72
Insert the float into the tub.
73
Then attach the bellow hose to the tub and secure it with the screw clamp.
74
Plug in the inlet valves, as well as the pressure sensor.
75
Rethread the three screws to secure the pressure sensor hose and connector.
76
Insert the pressure hose through the hose guides,then connect the hose.
77
Plug in the stator harness.
78
Position the stator on the tub, and secure it with the three bolts.
79
Secure the wire bracket with the screw.
80
Rethread the three screws that secure the stator wire harness.
81
Align the rotor on the tub shaft.
82
Apply blue thread-locking fluid to the rotor bolt.
83
Insert the bolt and washer then tighten.
84
Insert the shock into the tub and lock it with the pin.
85
On the front of the appliance, set both shocks into position and lock them with the pins.
86
Reattach the drain bellow and secure it with the screw clamp.
87
Insert the element within the tub and align it between the two metal plates.
88
Rethread the 10mm nut to secure the element.
89
Make sure to check for leaking under washer after assembly is over. if there is small leak tighten nut until leaking stops.
90
This can be done by propping the washer up to get to the element.
91
Attach the three plugs to the element.
92
Use a zip tie to secure the wires to the tub.
93
Apply liquid dishsoap to lubricate the seal’s groove.
94
Align the arrow of the seal with the arrow on the tub and push the boot seal’s grooved edge over the lip of the tub and work your way around the entire tub opening.
95
Separate the spring from the retaining ring and wrap the ring around the boot, tucking the ring in the bottom of the boot seal groove.
96
Connect the end of the ring with the spring.
97
Use the spring tool to extend the spring and tuck in both sides of the retaining ring into the seal’s groove.
98
Install the connector nozzle into the seal ports.
99
Reattach the drain port onto the tub then secure it with the tension clamp.
100
Attach the inlet hose to the drain pump and secure it with the clamp.
101
Attach the hose to the seal port and secure it with the clamp.
102
Now place the weights on the tub and rethread the eight bolts.
103
Set the panel on the three tabs and plug in the door lock.
104
Push the panel upright and lock it in place with the tab.
105
Rethread the six screws into the panel.
106
Rethread the screw underneath the drain pump clean-out.
107
Feed the drain hose through the case and place in the washer.
108
Rethread the two phillips screws and clip in the drain hose.
109
Snap the door into place at the hinges.
110
Tuck the boot seal into the front panel.
111
Tuck the ring into the boot starting at the top.
112
Insert the spring removal tool into the ring to securely seat it into the boot.
113
Plug the wire harness back into the display board.
114
Insert the control panel into its grooves and push forward to snap in place…
115
Rethread the two screws on the left side of the control panel.
116
Align the detergent assembly and push in until it snaps into place.
117
Rethread the screw on the right side of the control panel.
118
Slide the rear cover into position.
119
Rethread the four screws.
120
Set and slide the top panel onto the washer.
121
Rethread the two screws onto the panel.
122
Rethread the water supply lines over the hot and cold inlets.
123
Push the washer back into place.
124
Plug the power cord back in, and turn on the water supply, and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tub drum assembly in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tub drum assembly in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the tub drum assembly in your lg washer, these are the tools needed for this procedure, you will need needle nose pliers, blue thread-lock, channellock pliers, a small flathead screwdriver, a small phillips screwdriver, a ½” socket, a spring removal tool, pliers, zip ties, an impact driver, a 17mm socket, a 10mm socket, ¼” ratchet adapte
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the washer.
3
Turn off the water supply.
4
Pull the washer away from the wall.
5
Unthread the water supply lines. be prepared for water to spill.
6
Unthread the two screws on the top panel.
7
Slide and lift the top panel off.
8
Unthread the screw securing the right side of the control panel.
9
Open the drawer and push down on the “push” tab and remove the detergent assembly.
10
Unthread the two screws that secure the left side of the control panel.
11
Pry the three tabs then pull back and lift up to free the control panel.
12
Unplug the harness to the control panel.
13
Open the drain clean-out door.
14
Unclip the drain hose then unthread the two phillips screws.
15
Pull out the case.
16
Unthread the screw under the drain pump clean-out.
17
Detach the boot seal from the front panel.
18
Unthread the six screws on the front panel.
19
Push the panel down to release it from the tab.
20
Unplug the door lock from the harness.
21
Lift the front panel up and away from the washer.
22
Set the washer on its back.
23
Cut the zip tie that secures the element wires.
24
Disconnect the three plugs to the element.
25
Unthread the nut securing it.
26
Use the small screwdriver to pry it out.
27
Loosen the screw clamp and remove the bellow from the tub.
28
Be prepared for water to spill from the heating element and bellow holes when washer is set upright.
29
Slide the tension clamp back on the seal port and disconnect it.
30
Slide back the pinch clamp on the drain port disconnect it.
31
Now slide back the tension clamp on the inlet hose and disconnect it.
32
Unthread the eight 10mm bolts on the tub and remove the weights.
33
Remove the connector nozzle from the boot seal.
34
Then peel out the boot seal.
35
Remove the locking pins from the two front shocks.
36
Unthread the four screws securing the rear cover.
37
Push the cover up and pull out to remove.
38
Remove the locking pin on the rear shock.
39
Unthread the three screws that secure the pressure sensor hose and connector.
40
Remove the hose from the pressure sensor.
41
Use the ratchet or impact driver to loosen and remove the mounting bolt and washer.
42
Pull the rotor off the tub shaft. this may be difficult.
43
Unthread the four screws securing the stator wire harness.
44
Remove the three bolts securing the stator.
45
Pull the stator off of the tub and unplug the stator wire harness.
46
Now unplug the pressure sensor.
47
Unplug the water inlet valves.
48
Loosen the clamp on the bellow hose and disconnect it.
49
Take out the float and save it for the tub assembly.
50
Unthread the screw to remove the inlet valve bracket.
51
Loosen the screw clamp on the detergent bellow and disconnect it.
52
Remove the nozzle and save it for the tub assembly.
53
Unthread the two screws securing the temperature sensor.
54
Remove the blue and white retaining clips and set the wires aside.
55
Slide back and lift out the detergent housing assembly.
56
Unthread the four screws to remove the cross brace.
57
Lift the suspension springs up and out from the frame. set the holder back in the frame if it pops out during removal.
58
Then detach the springs from the tub.
59
Lift the tub assembly from the frame.
60
Unthread the four screws on the rear shock brace and save for the new tub.
61
To install the new tub drum assembly, secure the shock bracket to the new tub with the four screws.
62
Set the assembly in the frame.
63
Attach the springs to the tub.
64
Lift and mount the springs to the frame.
65
Rethread the four screws to secure the cross brace.
66
Insert and slide the detergent housing back into position.
67
Snap in the two retaining clips and feed the control panel harness through the cross brace.
68
Rethread the two screws to secure the temperature sensor.
69
Now insert the nozzle into the tub.
70
Attach the detergent bellow to the tub and secure it with the screw clamp.
71
Insert the valve bracket into the frame and secure it with the screw.
72
Insert the float into the tub.
73
Then attach the bellow hose to the tub and secure it with the screw clamp.
74
Plug in the inlet valves, as well as the pressure sensor.
75
Rethread the three screws to secure the pressure sensor hose and connector.
76
Insert the pressure hose through the hose guides,then connect the hose.
77
Plug in the stator harness.
78
Position the stator on the tub, and secure it with the three bolts.
79
Secure the wire bracket with the screw.
80
Rethread the three screws that secure the stator wire harness.
81
Align the rotor on the tub shaft.
82
Apply blue thread-locking fluid to the rotor bolt.
83
Insert the bolt and washer then tighten.
84
Insert the shock into the tub and lock it with the pin.
85
On the front of the appliance, set both shocks into position and lock them with the pins.
86
Reattach the drain bellow and secure it with the screw clamp.
87
Insert the element within the tub and align it between the two metal plates.
88
Rethread the 10mm nut to secure the element.
89
Make sure to check for leaking under washer after assembly is over. if there is small leak tighten nut until leaking stops.
90
This can be done by propping the washer up to get to the element.
91
Attach the three plugs to the element.
92
Use a zip tie to secure the wires to the tub.
93
Apply liquid dishsoap to lubricate the seal’s groove.
94
Align the arrow of the seal with the arrow on the tub and push the boot seal’s grooved edge over the lip of the tub and work your way around the entire tub opening.
95
Separate the spring from the retaining ring and wrap the ring around the boot, tucking the ring in the bottom of the boot seal groove.
96
Connect the end of the ring with the spring.
97
Use the spring tool to extend the spring and tuck in both sides of the retaining ring into the seal’s groove.
98
Install the connector nozzle into the seal ports.
99
Reattach the drain port onto the tub then secure it with the tension clamp.
100
Attach the inlet hose to the drain pump and secure it with the clamp.
101
Attach the hose to the seal port and secure it with the clamp.
102
Now place the weights on the tub and rethread the eight bolts.
103
Set the panel on the three tabs and plug in the door lock.
104
Push the panel upright and lock it in place with the tab.
105
Rethread the six screws into the panel.
106
Rethread the screw underneath the drain pump clean-out.
107
Feed the drain hose through the case and place in the washer.
108
Rethread the two phillips screws and clip in the drain hose.
109
Snap the door into place at the hinges.
110
Tuck the boot seal into the front panel.
111
Tuck the ring into the boot starting at the top.
112
Insert the spring removal tool into the ring to securely seat it into the boot.
113
Plug the wire harness back into the display board.
114
Insert the control panel into its grooves and push forward to snap in place…
115
Rethread the two screws on the left side of the control panel.
116
Align the detergent assembly and push in until it snaps into place.
117
Rethread the screw on the right side of the control panel.
118
Slide the rear cover into position.
119
Rethread the four screws.
120
Set and slide the top panel onto the washer.
121
Rethread the two screws onto the panel.
122
Rethread the water supply lines over the hot and cold inlets.
123
Push the washer back into place.
124
Plug the power cord back in, and turn on the water supply, and your washer should be ready for use.
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