Do-It-Yourself Story

I was able to diagnose the problem very quickly by searching the forums and videos online. I found a YouTube video for the LG top load washing machine (URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZKgP6hu8Fk). I was amazed at finding this video and the relative simplicity of the LG machine. I was then able to dis-assemble the machine in my garage and remove the part in question with relative ease. I should note that I had to use an electric impact wrench to remove and install two nuts. There is a 38 mm nut holding the drum to the top of the clutch housing and a 25 mm nut holding the magnetic rotor to the bottom of the clutch housing. I should also note that I found the bottom 25mm nut to be loose (hand tight) on my machine (I had never taken this machine apart until now - a possible factory assembly defect??). The machine is repaired and back in service - the wife is happy again...