LG WM3050CW Rotor Position Sensor Replacement

ID: 158740

Description: Use this guide to replace the rotor position...

Steps:

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

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

6. Lift the rear panel upward to release its bottom clips.
7. Pull the rear panel away from the chassis to release the remaining clips.

8. Remove the rear panel.

9. Use an impact driver to remove the 17 mm nut securing the rotor.
10. Alternatively, you can use a wrench and a hammer to loosen the nut.
11. 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.

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

17. Use a Phillips driver to remove the three 16.6 mm‑long screws securing the motor harness clamps.

18. Hold the stator up as you unfasten the last few bolts, as it can fall over unexpectedly.
19. Use a 10 mm socket wrench to remove the six 68 mm-long bolts securing the stator.
20. During reassembly, refasten the screws in a "star" pattern.

21. Don't pull the stator too far away from the device, as it's still connected by wires.
22. Pull the stator off of the drum and flip it so its rear is facing upward.
23. Note the position of the stator before continuing, as you will need it face the proper direction during reassembly.

24. Pull the rotor position sensor harness connector straight out of its socket to disconnect it.

25. Use your fingers to unclip the rotor position sensor from the stator.
26. Pull the sensor away from the stator to completely unclip it.