How to replace Samsung washer clutch assembly part # DC97-16984A

Step-by-step instructions on how to replace the clutch assembly on a Samsung washing machine. The clutch assembly in this video was stuck in place because corrosion on the clutch splines caused it to stick to the inner basket. We show tips on how to remove the clutch when it is stuck and won't come out easily.

The clutch assembly has internal bearings that the tub spins on. If the tub seal fails, it will leak water into the bearings and the bearings start to go bad. When the bearings inside the clutch fail it can cause the washer to get noisy or out of balance during the spin cycle. In some cases, it can cause rusty or greasy water to leak out of the bottom. These bearings and tub seal are not sold separately, so if they fail the clutch assembly will need to be replaced. The clutch assembly is also referred to by other manufacturers as a gearcase or a transmission.

The clutch assembly shown in this video is Part # DC97-16984A (PD00007252) but the instructions in the video apply to many different part numbers and models of Samsung washing machines.

Purchase Clutch Assembly shown in video here:

Tools you need:
- 10mm socket
- 13mm socket
- 17mm socket
- Ratchet or impact
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flat-blade screwdriver
- Putty knife
- Pipe wrench
- Rubber mallet or hammer
- Tape
- Block of wood

Table of Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Issues
0:46 - Top disassembly
5:39 - Bottom disassembly
9:48 - Clutch removal
10:02 - Where to buy
10:38 - Clutch install
12:21 - Bottom reassembly
14:10 - Top reassembly
16:48 - Outro

Replaces these part numbers:
- 3282696
- AP5653129
- PS4276400
- EAP4276400

The instructions in this video applies to these part numbers:
DC97-16984B (PD00029202) - 4000057, AP5967012, PS11720038, EAP11720038
DC97-16984C (PD00075219) - AP7024499, PS16625889, EAP16625889
DC97-18439A (PD00033180) - 4813679, AP5986678, PS11729058, EAP11729058

Washing machine shown in video: WA456DRHDWR/AA-00

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[mandlantsibande]

This man is the great teacher that I have ever come across, well done.

[Sam-gdoz]

Thank you so much for creating this video. I really loved it. You explained everything so patiently, step by step. Your delivery mechanism is just fantastic, couldn't get better than this. Keep up the good work and saving people lots of money!

[hanuykim]

Very informative thanks! And LOL that expression that you had when the tub won't come out! You should make a clip with all the bloopers and anger moments man for fun.

[zzbudzz]

Excellent video! I have this washer and have taken the tub out twice so far to clean it because of gunk build up on the bottom of the tub that eventually gets on our clothes. Now it's making a loud noise in spin cycle so I'm sure the bearings are gone. I had a hell of a time getting the tub out the first time due to corrosion on the shaft splines.

[jeffzigi]

17:16 This is the best instructional video I have seen on YouTube. Well done

[barbarac]

Got a used set. When i went to run it thru with cleaner a bunch of gunk came into the tub. Ran it at least 8 times and still got gunk. Started tearing it apart and found your videos.
I took WD 40 and boiling water to it but still couldn't get the wash tub out. So we brought it outside, got a dryer cleaning brush, the hose and our shop vac. While the hose ran I shoved the brush in between the wash tub and the big tub, and scrubbed everywhere. So much gunk! Then we filled and sloshed the tub around and shop vacced again.
No more gunk!!!!

[eloks]

Just what I was looking for.
Thanks...👍🏼

[jeannettetorres]

Great 📹, very information and easy to follow along.

[Ruben-ohmj]

Awesome video...thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[dshz]

Thank you, I just made my order for that clutch Assembly, it is expensive.

[douglaswatters]

Trust me on this, just take that Samsung washer to the scrap yard and start looking at Craigslist for a whirlpool basic washer.

[honey]

Hi thanks for the great video, My washer (Samsung - WA52M7750AV/A4) won't start spinning and it gives the error code: PC I'm having trouble figuring out if it's my clutch assembly or my clutch drain motor that is going bad. Is there a way to tell the difference between those two and which could be the issue? any tips or comments would really be appreciated, thanks again

[felplayvina]

thank you for the video. my washer Samsung model wa50m7450aw/a4 with error code PC according to the manual is for the clutch problem I just replaced it and still the same code PC please help me with what parts i should get if you can help me with the part # please. also my pump it is a little loud. thank you.

[loinestbonin]

You should always replace hub nut When replacing any transmission or clutch assembly on washer

[leroijr]

How can I test this part before buying new one? My Samsung front load washer keeps slow spinning one way, then stops, then spins again and stops. Never a max spin. The timer goes down but never an error. Went down to 4 min left but stays there trying to get a spin.
Samsung WF50K7500av

[trentonlittle]

Loved the video, and just purchased a clutch assembly from the website! Would you happen to know if this video would apply to a top load Samsung Washer model # WA50R5400AW/US02. Thank you!

[MrHealthylawns]

Great video..very informative. Where can I obtain the shirt your wearing?

[BlaiseBodin]

Yeah skip the wooden block and hammer the s-h-i-t out of the shaft with a 3lb hammer. "bolt holes" 😂

[timtrent]

Why would you take the basket out ? You can do this repair with it still in the washer. Since the clutch will be replaced it shouldn't matter about damaging the shaft should it?

[Stephentko]

Just wondering the part I’m looking for appears to be this but I don’t have no electrical connector so is it cool to just leave it there like it came and just put everything together? That’s the only thing messing me up also my model is slightly different lol I don’t have all that telsa looking stuff there mines newer I believe plus mine wasn’t transparent on top and I didn’t have to pull the tub out.. so I think I’m right??