LG Front Load Washing Machine Rotor Replacement

Written By: Bill Gilbert

Comments: 4

LG Front Load Washing Machine Rotor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

25 - 40 minutes

Introduction

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.

Tools

Step 1

Before you begin your repair, perform the following:
Turn off the main water supply
Unplug your washer
Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

Step 2

Remove the screw(s) securing the rear panel.

I undertook this repair with the wd14071sd6 model. Unlike this picture the entire back panel has to be removed to access the rotor. This is very very awkward, as multiple electrics are also connected to the panel via plastic clips.

Phill Birtles -

Thank you for the additional information. This is especially helpful when manufacturers market different models in different areas worldwide. You would hope that a sensible design for the access, like what is shown in the guide, would be universal, but that's not always the case.

Bill Gilbert -

Step 3

Unclip the rear panel from the chassis.

Step 4

Remove the rear panel.

Step 5

Use an impact driver to remove the 17 mm nut securing the rotor.
Alternatively, you can use a wrench and a hammer to loosen the nut.
To secure the rotor, you can insert a screwdriver, or a similar tool, between the rotor and the stator. Make sure to brace the tool against one of the screw bosses on the stator.

Step 6

The rotor is magnetically attracted to the stator.
Pull the rotor straight off the stator and drive shaft splines to remove it.
Wiggle the rotor as you pull to help disconnect it.
This may require significant force.
During reassembly, watch your fingers when aligning the rotor over the stator, as the rotor gets sucked in easily.

The wd14071sd6 model includes a white plastic guard at the top of the rotor that appears to be a failsafe to keep the rotor inplace. Remove the two phillips head screws and this guard BEFORE you attempt to pull the rotor off.

Phill Birtles -

Thank you for your contribution! Having information about machines that are similar but found in a different part of the world is a plus!

Bill Gilbert -