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Model: WM2688HNM	Brand: -other-	Age: 5 - 10 years
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skebo		#1 Posted : Monday, October 6, 2014 8:36:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups ready for retrieval: Registered Joined: 10/6/2014(UTC) Posts: 3		I have an LG WM2688HNM in a state of partial disassembly and I am stuck trying to separate the inner and outer tubs. I have been watching the APP video (Washer Seal and Bearings (part #4036ER2004A and others)-How To Replace - YouTube) and in that video at 15:45 Matt gives the shaft on the backside a couple of moderate whacks with a hammer and the drums separate. I have worked up a bit of a sweat pounding on the shaft and it hasn't moved a millimeter. I am letting some penetrating oil soak in overnight, but I am not too optimistic on that doing the trick. I see no visible rust or any reason that these two tubs shouldn't separate. Is there something that I am missing, that isn't in the video? The back of my drum is somewhat different than the one in the video, in that it doesn't have a large metal plate. Mine is just plastic. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike


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skebo		#2 Posted : Tuesday, October 7, 2014 2:49:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups ready for retrieval: Registered Joined: 10/6/2014(UTC) Posts: 3		As expected, the overnight soak of the penetrating oil had no affect. I still can't get the drums apart.


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badgerfan		#3 Posted : Monday, December 5, 2016 7:14:45 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/5/2016(UTC) Posts: 2		I am having the same issue. Were you able to get it separated? Any suggestions?


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skebo		#4 Posted : Monday, December 5, 2016 9:19:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups ready for retrieval: Registered Joined: 10/6/2014(UTC) Posts: 3		Yeah, I got them separated. I had to use a metal punch and basically demolish the old bearings and pull the pieces out with a pair of pliers. Brute force, not fun :mad:


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