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LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the dampers in your LG WM3050CW Washing Machine.

This model has three dampers. The dampers support the drum while reducing the vibration transmitted to the chassis. If a damper is worn out or broken, the washer can become unbalanced during a wash cycle, resulting in excessive machine wobble and component damage.

The metal ring holding the rubber boot can be difficult to reinstall. You can buy this tool to make the reinstallation easier, or ask additional people to help.

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  1. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Safety Precautions: étape 1, image 1 de 2 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Safety Precautions: étape 1, image 2 de 2

    • 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

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  2. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 3 de 3

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two bottom 16.5 mm-long screws securing the top panel brackets.

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  3. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the top panel: étape 3, image 1 de 2 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the top panel: étape 3, image 2 de 2

    • Slide the top panel 1-2 inches towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

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  4. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 4, image 1 de 2 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 4, image 2 de 2

    • Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel.

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  5. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: étape 5, image 1 de 2 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: étape 5, image 2 de 2

    • Pull the detergent drawer away from the chassis as far as it will go.

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  6. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 6, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 6, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 6, image 3 de 3

    • Press down on the "Push" button to disengage the clips securing the detergent drawer.

    • Pull the drawer out of its slot on the chassis and remove it.

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  7. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: étape 7, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: étape 7, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: étape 7, image 3 de 3

    • Disconnect the three harness connectors for the control panel.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

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  8. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: étape 8, image 1 de 2 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: étape 8, image 2 de 2

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the 16.4 mm-long screw securing the control panel.

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  9. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the detergent dispenser: étape 9, image 1 de 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 26.3 mm‑long screws securing the detergent dispenser.

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  10. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unclip the control panel: étape 10, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unclip the control panel: étape 10, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unclip the control panel: étape 10, image 3 de 3

    • Insert a flathead screwdriver between the chassis and the top left corner of the control panel.

    • Twist the screwdriver to release the clips securing the control panel.

    • Repeat this procedure for the remaining clips along the control panel.

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  11. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the control panel: étape 11, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the control panel: étape 11, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the control panel: étape 11, image 3 de 3

    • Lift the control panel upward to completely separate it from the chassis.

    • Pull the control panel away from the chassis, making sure to thread the cables through its slot in the chassis.

    • Remove the control panel.

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  13. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Open the door: étape 12, image 1 de 2 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Open the door: étape 12, image 2 de 2

    • Open the front door completely.

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  14. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the boot ring: étape 13, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the boot ring: étape 13, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the boot ring: étape 13, image 3 de 3

    • Use needle nose pliers to grip the spring end of the metal ring at the bottom of the rubber boot.

    • Pull the ring away from the chassis to separate it from the boot.

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  15. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 14, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 14, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 14, image 3 de 3

    • Use your hand to completely pull the ring off the boot.

    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • Insert one end of the ring into its groove along the boot's perimeter.

    • Use pliers to slowly stretch the ring around the boot's perimeter until it's completely nested in its groove.

    • This procedure will take significant force.

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  16. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the boot: étape 15, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the boot: étape 15, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the boot: étape 15, image 3 de 3

    • Use your fingers to pull the boot off its lip on the front panel.

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  17. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 16, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 16, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 16, image 3 de 3

    • Work your fingers around the boot until its completely separated from the panel.

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  18. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the filter panel: étape 17, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the filter panel: étape 17, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the filter panel: étape 17, image 3 de 3

    • Open the filter panel at the bottom left of the front panel.

    • Twist the filter panel upward to unclip it from the front panel.

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  19. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the filter trim: étape 18, image 1 de 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 12.8 mm‑long screws securing the filter trim.

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  20. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the filter trim: étape 19, image 1 de 2 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the filter trim: étape 19, image 2 de 2

    • Pull the filter trim straight off the front panel to remove it.

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  21. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the lower front panel: étape 20, image 1 de 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the 12.8 mm-long screw securing the lower front panel.

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  22. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the door latch: étape 21, image 1 de 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 16 mm‑long screws securing the door latch.

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  23. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the door latch: étape 22, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the door latch: étape 22, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the door latch: étape 22, image 3 de 3

    • Pull the door latch through its slot in the chassis and let it hang on its wire.

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  24. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: étape 23, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: étape 23, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: étape 23, image 3 de 3

    • Hold the front panel against the chassis while performing this step to prevent it from falling.

    • Use a Phillips driver, or a 7 mm nut driver, to remove the six 15 mm‑long screws securing the front panel.

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  25. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the front panel: étape 24, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the front panel: étape 24, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the front panel: étape 24, image 3 de 3

    • Lift the front panel upward to separate it from its clips on the bottom of the chassis.

    • Pull the front panel away from the chassis to completely separate the front panel.

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  26. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 25, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the front panel.

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  27. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: étape 26, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: étape 26, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: étape 26, image 3 de 3

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the four 10.7 mm‑long screws securing the rear panel.

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  28. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 27, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 27, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 27, image 3 de 3

    • Lift the rear panel upward to release its bottom clips.

    • Pull the rear panel away from the chassis to release the remaining clips.

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  29. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement: étape 28, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the rear panel.

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  30. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the plastic pins: étape 29, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the plastic pins: étape 29, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Disconnect the plastic pins: étape 29, image 3 de 3

    • Depending on your repair, you might need to access the dampers from the rear, the front, or both ends of the device. Choose whichever method works best for you.

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to press down on the tab securing the plastic pin.

    • Use a hammer to tap the pin out of its hole, still making sure the tab is compressed.

    • Repeat this procedure until the pin is loose enough to be removed with your hands.

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  31. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the plastic pin: étape 30, image 1 de 2 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the plastic pin: étape 30, image 2 de 2

    • Remove the plastic pin.

    • If your replacement dampers don't come with new pins, apply silicone grease to the old pins during reassembly.

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  32. LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the damper: étape 31, image 1 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the damper: étape 31, image 2 de 3 LG WM3050CW Dampers Replacement, Remove the damper: étape 31, image 3 de 3

    • Slide the damper out of its slot in the chassis to disconnect it.

    • Remove the damper.

    • If you're having difficulty removing the damper, compress it to shorten its length.

    • Repeat the last two steps for each damper you want to replace.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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