Product review (5 stars): DO NOT BUY TOOL
First off DO NOT BUY the tool (the special LG overpriced but looks required tool). I replaced this part in literally 5 minutes without it. Use flat head screwdriver to pry off retaining hoop at the spring. Be careful not to nick the rubber boot. Take off the hoop fully. Peel back boot where door lock is and unscrew two screws to latch and remove. Disconnect old part replace with new part. Screw back in both screws. Reattach peeled back rubber boot. Using laundry soap and your finger run a bead around the channel and rubber boot where the hoop secures. Starting at top attach hoop spring pointing down. Put on left side then move to right. As you get near bottom simply use screwdriver to pry the hoop into channel it goes right on easy no special tool required. The trick is the soap lube hoop slides right on.

Part was received within 2 days of order no matter what the shipping estimate said. Part fixed DE error that stopped me from even using washer to wash anything.

I originally ordered the tool but decided might as well try fixing without based on the multitude of YouTube videos showing you step by step how to fix. Fixing WAY easier than you'd think.