LG 4986ER0004F Washer Door Gasket/Boot Seal

We replaced this gasket on our LG front load washer. This is a necessary task after some time with a front loader; especially if you never learned how to care for it. First, this was the right part for our washer. Second, we couldn't figure out where it went at first or how it fit back on, but videos helped with that. If i could go back and do it again, I would video us taking it apart... I called LG to ask for the correct pliers to expand the rings and they suggested I call a technician; which is not necessary... at all. If you are buying this product, you don't need a technician. Make sure to use dish soap on the gasket so that you can rotate it to the right orientation once you pop it on. It is very thick rubber, and while I was concerned at one point in puncturing it with a flat head screw driver, that never happened. No leaks. Works great. Doesn't smell weird like some things you get from a factory. Looks like brand new. I'm excited to do laundry

Our original door gasket had developed black model stains after 6 years. After several attempts at trying to clean it decided to simply replace it. I watched a few, very detailed, videos on youtube and decided it was something I could do myself. The product is very good quality and fit perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised to see I did not have to puncture the bottom of the seal to install the drain hose, the hole is already there.Do yourself a favor and buy the spring expansion tool. Absolutely worth the money and made the installation much easier. I also took off the whole front panel as the videos show. Lastly, not sure what problems the other reviewers had where they needed a new spring clamp for the front, they describe it as being rotted from the detergent. Thankfully ours was in great shape and was able to be reused.

These seals are very hard to keep clean and mold free. My wife asked me to replace this seal just because the the old one was such a mess. It is worth buying the tool that lets you spread the spring and wire that hold the seal in place. The new seal fits well and works perfect.

This part number replaced my original part number and there are some enhancements that you need to be aware of before you can use this on older models.There is a drain port located on the lower area to prevent standing water therefore you will need the following additional parts that will not be listed on the original equipment drawings. I didn’t see a way to plug it.Of course i replaced the outer tub which had a connection port.A drain hose that has three clamps and a connector connects to the drain portI also had to change the balance weight due the hose and outer tub portMy model is the wm2077cw, 2006 modelIt runs like a new washer says my daughter. It should since I replaced the outer tub, bearing, spider shaft, hoses, damper, and springs.

The boot seal fits just fine. My washer, LG WM0642HW only has 1 tube connected at 12, and no other holes. The boot seal has 1 hole at 6, but 3 uncut holes at 12. I remember watching the YouTube video and the guy mentioned he had to cut a hole for his too, so that was not a problem for me. However, I did not remember to plug the hole at 6, so my first wash resulted in major flood. Luckily everything seems fine after I plug the hole at 6. I put a cork in a finger cot and plug that hole. I will probably go back and seal the top with epoxy tomorrow.Overall, it is a good product, good fit. Just don't forget to plug the hole at 6 if you don't need it.

This was the easy part to slip on when change. Please buy a new outer clamp before starting the job. The spring clamp rots out because of contact with the soap. I did not buy one and will have to buy a new one and install it.The inside spring clamps that holds it to the tub went on easy.but the outer clamp was a struggle.and the hardest to install. It is actually a two person job to put the clamp on. You could put it on with that $67 tool or use a couple of spoons like I did and an extra hand to prevent these from rolling off the metal lip on the door panel. The spoon do two things. First they help the cable into the rubber slot by opening it, then it prevents the cable from slipping out when it tightens up while stretching the spring.You will need to first line up the spring on the bottom in the slot provide in the rubber. This will save you time from taking it apart and reinstalling it.

I ordered the door boot from Amazon, But unfortunately they make it really difficult to find the 2 Spring clips needed.And ended up order in to an appliance company. Just to make sure I got the right one. Sadly, they can put things together..I watched a couple of raise on how to do this. One was removing the front panel. The other was not. It would fail to easy so I tried that first. That really? Isn't the way to go even if you have a lot of mechanical ability, I ended up losing a Spring within the machine. And how to take front panel off anyways.This actually ended up being easier for someone doing it for the first time..Get the boot off and everything is not a Big deal. The important things I noted.Is take off that small dain 90 clean out.When you install, just make sure the drain Isn't being pushed upwards? Water does not flow up Hill.Clean everything well before you start simple green or other.Lubricate the boot well. The hardest part is getting Is getting the spring closest to the drum.The easiest way if there is one, Put the Spring on put the special pliers you have.As you stretch the spring grab the other on with Needle know pliers And just bring the tu together, ha ha. The rest is simple after that5 stars for vendor and 3 for Amazon