Bearing replacement on an LG washing machine

If your washing machine starts making a loud noise and knocking suspiciously during washing and intense spinning, most likely your appliance has a problem with the bearings. Replacing the bearing on an LG washing machine is a rather troublesome, but not complicated, task that can well be done at home. In this article we will share with you detailed instructions for carrying out repairs.

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How to prepare?

To save your time as much as possible, before changing the bearing in the LG washing machine, you need to prepare the following set of tools in advance:

• pliers;
• adjustable wrench;
• Screwdriver Set;
• metal stud;
• WD-40 grease;
• small malleus;
• set of open-end wrenches;
• car sealant.

After preparing the tool, take care of acquiring original parts - oil seal and bearings, for quick and high-quality repair work.

Important! You can buy the necessary components at a service center, company store or the Internet.

Also, one of the important points of the preparatory phase is the determination of the most comfortable place to disassemble the washing machine. For these purposes, a spacious, clean place, where all the parts of the disassembled household appliance will fit, is best suited.

Important! There are times when when the washing machine is turned on, the machine knocks. This may be due to:

• with internal problems of the device;
• with improperly installed outlet in the bathroom.

In any case, the problem needs to be fixed, as this can lead to damage to the equipment. Also do not forget to protect the car from power surges, it will help you network filter.

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Disassembly of the housing of the LG washing machine

To carry out the replacement of the bearing in the LG washing machine with your own hands, you will have to almost completely disassemble the equipment case, inside which is the movable axis of the drum.

First step

To begin with, you need to remove the main walls and panels of the washer, which interfere with free access to the internal components of the device. Start by removing the top cover. To carry out this operation is quite simple, because to remove this part you need:

• unscrew the fasteners;
• slide the cover towards you;
• lift up a little.

Further:

1. After carrying out these operations, remove the container intended for powder loading from the structure.

Important! Remove this part very carefully, because water can accumulate in it, and you should not allow moisture to get on the electronics during the repair.

2. In the niche of the cuvette, unscrew the fixing bolts of the top cover, and also unhook all the wires that interfere with its free dismantling.
3. Place the part a little to the side.
4. To remove the bottom panel of the LG washing machine, simply gently bend the plastic latches with a flat screwdriver.
5. Now it remains to unscrew and remove the dashboard and front panel. However, for its dismantling it is necessary to carefully remove the rubber cuffby first removing the wire clip.

Second phase

After disassembling the washing machine housing from the production company LG, it is necessary to free its tank from all fasteners and remove it. To achieve this goal, unscrew the following details:

1. Inlet valve mounts.
2. Motor connection wires.
3. Drain pipe.
4. Upper and lower balances.
5. Fasteners shock absorbers.
6. Branch pipe from the water level controller.

Important! After disconnecting all of the listed structural elements, you can still easily and quickly remove the tank.

Important! Pay attention to the scale that has formed during the operation of the device. Water hardness leads to machine breakdowns. To prevent this, the washing machine must be properly maintained. Find out about it in our individual posts:

• Washing Machine Prevention.
• How to remove scale in a washing machine?

Third stage

To replace the bearing for the LG washing machine, you need to disassemble the tank and knock out the drum. To do this, it is enough to unscrew the fixing bolts and divide the structure into two component parts. Having accessed the drum pulley, unscrew its mount.

Important! If any parts become rusty, “stuck” and do not want to unscrew, then their processing with the help of WD-40 will help.

Leaning the metal stud against the central bolt, gently tap on it with a hammer, which should lead to a gradual knocking out of the shaft.

Important! Inspect the surface of the sleeve and shaft for significant damage and wear. If necessary, replace these accessories.

Important! Adhering to the basic rules of operation, you can extend the life of the washing machine. This also applies to the mass of laundry loaded. On our site of useful tips in a separate review you can find table of mass of linen, which will greatly help you when working with the device.

Fourth stage

It's time to directly replace the bearings of the LG washing machine. For this:

1. Knock out your old parts from the drum and carefully clean their location from clogging and metal chips.
2. Gently place a new bearing in a clean place and press it slightly with your hand.
3. After that, carefully hammer the part in its place.

Important! When replacing bearings, it is imperative that the oil seals are replaced, which must be carefully treated with grease intended for repair of washing machines and replaced. After completing these procedures, reassemble the washer in the reverse order.

Important! There are such breakdowns, the repair of which is very expensive, and it is easier to buy new equipment. Our help you to choose it “Rating of washing machines by quality and reliability”.

And in another article you will learn where to put the old washing machine.

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Popular bugs

Having decided to independently replace the bearing in the LG washing machine, many make a number of mistakes that lead to unpleasant consequences, increase the duration and cost of repairs.

The most popular novice oversights are the following:

1. Broken wires while removing the front panel of your washing machine.
2. Damage to the integrity of the boot cuff.
3. Breakage of wires of the temperature sensor.
4. Failure of the "stuck" bolts.
5. Damage to the drum when knocking out old bearings.
6. Damage to the pulley.

Important! If you are not sure that you can carry out the necessary repair steps correctly and safely, it is best to contact a qualified craftsman for help.

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In this article, we told you how bearings are replaced on LG washing machines and what is needed to carry out such repairs.