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Use this guide to replace the rotor in your LG front load washing machine.
The rotor is part of the washer's direct drive motor. It doesn't have any electrical components and is less likely to break compared to the motor stator.
This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.
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Turn off the main water supply
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Unplug your washer
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Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer
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Remove the screw(s) securing the rear panel.
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Unclip the rear panel from the chassis.
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Remove the rear panel.
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Use an impact driver to remove the 17 mm nut securing the rotor.
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Alternatively, you can use a wrench and a hammer to loosen the nut.
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Pull the rotor straight off the stator and drive shaft splines to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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