Replacing the bearing on an LG direct-drive washing machine with a belt

It happens and washing machines break, especially if they work under high loads.

In the case when your assistant rattles, squeaks, squeals, and the sound intensifies with each subsequent washing, the diagnosis is clear - the washing machine bearing buzzes.

This part is vulnerable and wear and tear is not alien to it.Well, it will have to be repaired.

Solving humming problems

Here there are two possible ways of solving the problem.

1. The first is to go to the service.
   You can also make a house call to the master. Of course, it will save you a headache, but you will have to spend some money to repair the equipment.
2. The second is an independent replacement.
   It is more economical in financial terms, but much more time-consuming. Still, the replacement of the bearing in the washing machine lg - it is not such an easy thing, but it is feasible. Especially if you prepare properly.

Stock the following.

1. Tools.
   These will be pliers with screwdrivers, various keys, a chisel (gouge) and hammer, WD-40 grease and soap in liquid form.
2. Instructions.
   In addition, perhaps an assistant who will assist in the disassembly/assembly of parts of the washing machine.
3. Parts.
   You will have to buy the drum bearing of the washing machine lg and the oil seal.
   Due to frequent wear and tear, the oil seal will also require replacement.

The process of replacing the bearing of the LG washing machine

How to disassemble the machine?

The washing machine is installed in a position with a free approach to it from all sides. The purpose of this stage of the work is to get to the tank and replace the bearing.

1. We remove the cover from the top. To do this, the fastening screws on the back wall are unscrewed. Now you can slide the cover toward you and lift it, it will easily remove from the stops.
2. It is the turn of the detergent tray. You can get it by pressing with your finger on the central latch, and the bolts on the side unscrew with a Phillips screwdriver.
3. It is necessary to unscrew the holders and disconnect all wires, which are easily unhooked, you only need to squeeze the latches.
4. The top cover is held on the latches on the top, which are pressed out, lifted, with the panel slightly tilted toward you. The wires that were disconnected in step 3 are pulled out through a special hole and the cover is freely enough removed to the side.
5. Now open the door and use a screwdriver to pry open the clamp spring, which is located under the cuff (rubber band) of the drum. The clamp should be pulled out, and the disconnected cuff should be tucked into the drum.
6. Attention to the clamp. It has a connector on the back with wires. We disconnect them, too. How? Feel for the latch and press it to disconnect the wires.
7. After closing the door and again armed with a screwdriver, we will open the cover of the service panel, where the hose is located. The plug should be removed, drain water from the hose and return it to its place.
8. We proceed to remove the cover, which is held by a screw, so it unscrews. Then at the top you need to unscrew the 4 screws. Attention! When unscrewing the screw at the end, it is better to hold the panel or it will fall off.
9. The collar. You need to do almost the same thing as with the hatch, that is, the task is to get the fixing collar. Again you need a screwdriver to pry open the spring and remove the collar. It remains to remove the collar.
10. The heaviest part is the tank. To reduce its weight, we recommend removing the counterweights by unscrewing the screw fasteners.
11. Now you can disconnect the tank hoses.
12. Remove the thermistor by unscrewing the connector latch.
13. Got to the heating element. To disconnect the power elements, you need to bite off the coupler with wire cutters. After that, the ground contacts are unscrewed.
14. Attention to the back cover. We remove it by unscrewing the bolts.
15. This stage of the work involves the disconnection of all elements that are connected with the tank - pipes (drain and water level sensor); screws; wires.
16. The rotor is removed after unscrewing the retaining bolt.
17. The stator is also removed after unscrewing the screws. The part should be tilted down and released from the wires.
18. Both shock absorbers are held on pins, so pull them out by putting a wrench and squeezing the locking tabs. The part is now pulled out with the pliers. The shock absorber is unhooked and lowered down.
19. The front shock absorber can be removed with a ring spanner, and the pin at the back can be pulled out with pliers.
20. The last part is a tank. It is attached to the frame by side springs, which should be removed by removing the plug. The tank is lowered down and the springs are removed.

The most difficult thing is complete and it is time to move on to the replacement of the bearing of the washing machine lg with their own hands.

How to change the bearing?

This task will seem easy. So, let's begin.

1. On a high surface you need to put the drum (stability by default).
2. Along the perimeter are the bolts, which must be unscrewed.
3. The front part is removed.
4. The broken part is taken out. If not given, then after applying grease, pound it out. To do this, you need to put a block on the shaft and tap with a hammer.
5. The other half of the tank is also removed and anything that is there - dirt, scale would be good to clean up with a brush. Preferably with a wire.
6. The stuffing box is taken out.
7. Take the grease and fill the bearing seats.
8. With a mallet and a hammer the bearing from the bottom is taken out through the top.
9. To get the outer bearing, you will have to turn the tank upside down.
10. Be sure to clean the seating.
11. Parts that have failed are scrapped.
12. Take the replacement parts and lightly apply soap to them.
13. The bearing is inserted into the seat and settled with a rubber mallet.
14. The outer bearing is also inserted.
15. Lubricant is applied to the gland and soap is applied to the edges. It needs to be pressed with the fingers so that it is pressed in.

At this point, the process of replacing the bearings on the LG washing machine is over.

It is a small thing - guided by the instructions to assemble the machine in reverse order.

What not to do when repairing bearings of LG washing machines

To avoid problems with the repair and further functionality of the LG machine, it is necessary to take into account the mistakes faced by inexperienced craftsmen.

• During the removal of the front of the machine, the wires of the hatch lock sensor are often torn off.
• When trying to get the collar, the part is torn, as the removal of the clamp is often forgotten.
• Excessive force on "stuck" screws without prior lubrication or heat causes them to tear.
• The wires at the temperature sensor are torn.
• The filler pipe is torn off with the hose.
• The drum is damaged, which leads to its replacement.