Samsung WA40J3000AW/A2 Washer Agitation Grinding Noise Fix Part 1

[@mrcoffee5935]

I hardly ever comment about this stuff I just use the info provided and fix it. Cutting that little hammer claw plastic piece did the trick for me. Thanks

[@conman102]

I bought a used one and thinking I was ripped off. I used a spacer method, and it worked! Thank you for sharing your wisdom...

[@PAballoonists]

You're welcome! Glad it helped😊

[@davidbachy5627]

Great analysis! Thank you for sharing!

[@gustavorenteria1530]

Thank you for sharing this information it help me fix my Washer machine👍.

[@rondisabatino4538]

This works perfect. I was able to tip mine over and reach the lever without disassembling the motor bracket. I just used a very thick tie wrap around the arm as a spacer.

[@fortuneapo5232]

Thank you so much, this video helped me a lot. in my samsung washer would not agitate and has grating noise during agitate phase.

[@PAballoonists]

Glad it helped you. I am working on appliances and electronics mostly everyday and when I run across something weird I like to take the time and post it so someone else doesn't waste their time trying to workout the same issue that I just worked out. Not interested in Reinventing the wheel and copying everyone else's videos on common problems, just the weird stuff. Again glad it helped you out!

[@txpate2009]

Were do we by the replacement part at

[@ecto.vE3739]

What if I change the clutch gear coupling do you think that could be the problem? I'm having the same problem when its time for the final spin and rinse it just grinds and stops

[@PAballoonists]

Hi Hector, yes it probably is the same problem. At least when I posted this video the only thing available was the entire transmission. It's all about the wear of those levers in the video and if they just made those parts available it would be an easy fix. That's why I did the repair I did, because I couldn't get the parts. Good luck with your machine!

[@CJTdavidson11]

How did you get the nut off without the bolt spinning constantly

[@PAballoonists]

If you leave the belt on the pulleys you can put your ratchet on the bolt and jam a screwdriver handle or rubber hammer handle between the belt and the opposite side of the puller from your ratchet. Not you can break the bolt loose. Hope that helps!

[@marcm.1773]

So this would be considered the clutch assembly?

[@PAballoonists]

Mode shifter assembly - shifts between agitate mode and spin mode

[@MarcyKayy]

Hi! So the place I just moved into has this washer with this exact problem lol. Just wondering if there’s a part 2 to this somewhere…and why is it the “exploding” washer??!!

[@PAballoonists]

They call it the exploding washer because it can go so violently out of balance that the top detaches from the machine during a spin cycle

[@jwaldron2508]

exactly the issue I'm having. replacement clutch is dc97-16984b I believe.

[@robertmunguia250]

I'm having a problem with the spin cycle. It starts then stops with lights on selector blinking on spin. It sounds like its struggling to go the full cycle.

[@math1717]

I’m having the exact same issue with my Samsung Aquajet VRT top load washer. I’m gonna try the spacer repair you’re showing and I’m pretty sure it will fix the problem. Just one question, do you remember how thick was your spacer? I just want to make sure that I’m not going to over push the little plastic arm. Thanks a lot again 🙏🙏🙏

[@PAballoonists]

The amount of thickness is dependent on the amount of wear on the levers and fork. If too thick you won't have the range of motion you are looking for between engaged and disengaged positions. Too thin and you'll still have the chatter.

[@math1717]

PAballoonists thank you so much! I’ll get through this tomorrow 💪

[@zackbrian8012]

The 2 round components must not be in contact with each other so there is no grinding noise in AGITATION MODE. Must those 2 components be in contact with each other so SPINNING MODE can be possible? If so, the ginding noise will disappear in AGITATION MODE but remain in SPINNING MODE. I got this result.

[@homeguestunton]

0:36 You said transmission, this washer does not have a transmission and I don’t think it has bearings either This washer does not have a transmission, instead it has a clutch. Also you put the protective stuff on the control panel

[@weazelnews1545]

Thanks so much for this!

[@amberford8942]

I can't get the nut off. It's not breaking

[@michaellawrence4371]

When u making video make it so people can see or leave it for who can make it

[@PAballoonists]

Not sure what that means, sorry

[@willissimons7017]

He means that you should get someone to hold the camera for you.

[@hondagoal]

Great video. thx.

[@PAballoonists]

Glad it helped. I don't post videos very often because I don't feel the need to repeat good videos posted by others. When I find a weird one for which there are no good solution videos. Good luck fixing if you have one of the Samsung washers you are fixing!

[@genuinsanity]

I have the same problem on a Panasonic 13kg Automatic washing machine. People throw away machines here just because drive belt is loose... that was the case but there is the ANNOYING ratchet sound when in wash cycle (Agitating) ... I noticed a lock nut and an adjust nut on the activator arm of the motor more like a servo I think that engages those teeth... but these teeth are quite visible (,no visible wear or plastic shavings/debris ) like a gear with splines and a "ratchet cam" that engages somehow from that servo and activator arm.... probably needs to have some slack taken up with the tension adjust nut.... other than that machine works perfectly... got it for 20 bucks it's around a year old... someone was overloading it no doubt.. common same as using too much detergent.

[@PAballoonists]

Yep for sure - people give up too quick. Most top load washers these days use some method of basically linking or un-linking the the drum from the drive system. During spin the drum and agitator are locked together and this is usually done with some type of spline shaft and actuator mechanism. If you hear a grinding like that during agitation, it's usually because the splines are not fully disengaged and just catching a litte bit. Usually it's because of something worn, warped or sticking in the linkage train of the shifter mechanism.

[@genuinsanity]

@@PAballoonists ok Thank you.... I saw what is obviously a lock nut and adjustor nut on the linkage of the shifter mechanism.. it's probably to take up slack as things stretch or shift or wear down... I will have a closer look in the morning... other than that the machine is smooth as silk and quiet... there is a very visible plastic spline shaft with a ratchet like cam that pivots both directions.... not sure how it works but I'm pretty sure that's the source of the sound... ratchet cam and spline shaft grinding on each other. Thanks for the support... much appreciated Even if I was a millionaire I wouldn't just throw stuff away. That Samsung front loader was crap BTW... gawd..... if you look at it the wrong way it would break.

[@genuinsanity]

@@PAballoonists ok.... opened it up again and could NOT see a motor or servo that works the activator arm that is connected to the "ratchet cam" that rides in the spline shaft...it seems to go under the washing drum I wanted to move it to see how it works,,, ended up Tightening the tensioner screw which seemed to push the cam away from the spline slightly.... actually it seemed to change the angle of cam more than distance it... washing a sheet now... but annoying ratchet sound persists.... I dont know... slacken the tensioner screw next time ?... is all guess work. Under the spline shaft there is a wirey spring.... any input would be greatly appreciated... I feel this is something minor.... as it is with life... fixing the problem is easy.... finding the problem IS NOT,

[@genuinsanity]

Spin cycle is smooth as silk and does a GREAT job at drying out clothes... its spinning now,,, will stop it while water is out and turn tensioner opposite direction... thr ratchet sound is actually a little more intense after tightening adjustment nut/bolt before it seemed like it ALMOST wants to stop.

[@genuinsanity]

@@PAballoonists Slackening the tensioner bolt seems to have no effect.... I will slacken it another 2mm ..... keep repeating this in both directions.... if no improvement , I will pull off spline shaft and see what may be going on in there... perhaps the spring doesnt have the umph it used to. ?... I'm stabbing in the dark at this point.

[@henryreynoso8932]

what the name of that part?

[@themizzle54shiz]

Clutch washer. Im fixing mine right now

[@ForexTraderJohn]

another way to do it is replace the old parts with new