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.
What you need
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Turn off the main water supply
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Unplug your washer
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Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two bottom 16.5 mm-long screws securing the top panel brackets.
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Slide the top panel 1-2 inches towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.
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Pull the detergent drawer away from the chassis as far as it will go.
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Disconnect the three harness connectors for the control panel.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the 16.4 mm-long screw securing the control panel.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 26.3 mm‑long screws securing the detergent dispenser.
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Insert a flathead screwdriver between the chassis and the top left corner of the control panel.
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Twist the screwdriver to release the clips securing the control panel.
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Repeat this procedure for the remaining clips along the control panel.
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Lift the control panel upward to completely separate it from the chassis.
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Pull the control panel away from the chassis, making sure to thread the cables through its slot in the chassis.
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Remove the control panel.
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Use needle nose pliers to grip the spring end of the metal ring at the bottom of the rubber boot.
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Pull the ring away from the chassis to separate it from the boot.
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Use your hand to completely pull the ring off the boot.
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Insert one end of the ring into its groove along the boot's perimeter.
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Use pliers to slowly stretch the ring around the boot's perimeter until it's completely nested in its groove.
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Open the filter panel at the bottom left of the front panel.
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Twist the filter panel upward to unclip it from the front panel.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 12.8 mm‑long screws securing the filter trim.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the 12.8 mm-long screw securing the lower front panel.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 16 mm‑long screws securing the door latch.
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Pull the door latch through its slot in the chassis and let it hang on its wire.
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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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Lift the front panel upward to separate it from its clips on the bottom of the chassis.
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Pull the front panel away from the chassis to completely separate the front panel.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the four 10.7 mm‑long screws securing the rear panel.
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Lift the rear panel upward to release its bottom clips.
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Pull the rear panel away from the chassis to release the remaining clips.
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Use a flathead screwdriver to press down on the tab securing the plastic pin.
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Use a hammer to tap the pin out of its hole, still making sure the tab is compressed.
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Repeat this procedure until the pin is loose enough to be removed with your hands.
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Slide the damper out of its slot in the chassis to disconnect it.
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Remove the damper.
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Repeat the last two steps for each damper you want to replace.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.