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Removing the tub / drum assembly is major surgery. It is much lighter if you remove the weights and the motor. Generally speaking, you’ll have to remove all that anyway. Remove the motor. Drain the water from the sump. Remove the control panel. Remove the front cabinet. Disconnect all hoses and electrical connections. |
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Remove the three dampers. You can remove just one pin now and the other end after the drum is out of the machine. Notice that all previous versions of the dampers have been replaced by the newer, double-acting damper. Pry apart the spring retainer clip. Carefully lift the tub up off the springs and remove it from the machine. |
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Unbolt the bolts around the circumference of the seam. (top photo) Separate the halves. Be careful to avoid damaging the gasket. Do not pry on the surfaces between the halves. Instead of replacing the bearings, LG recommends purchasing the back half of the tub with the bearings already pressed in at the factory. This definitely NOT a job to attempt in the customer's laundry room. Notice the ribbing on the inside of the tub. These pockets can become gunked up by overuse of detergents, softeners, and other laundry additives. The only way to remove such a build-up is to disassemble the tub halves and clean it manually. It is much better to use |
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Later production models have been changed to a smooth tub interior. |
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