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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top Load Washer Suspension Rod #W10349191
Whirlpool Top Load Washer Suspension Rod #W10349191
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$65.73Estimated Savings
$112.5004:44
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing suspension rods on Whirlpool top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing suspension rods is when one or more of the rods breaks and the washer tub is not level or leans to one side, causing it to make noise when running through its cycle.
All of the information in this suspension rod replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Roper
All of the information in this suspension rod replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Roper
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning
2
Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
3
To replace the suspension rods on your washer, you should first disconnect the water supply hoses from the inlet valve. Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Now, use tape to secure the lid.
5
Next, remove the top two hinge screws securing the main top hinges to the rear panel.
6
Remove the screw securing the wiring and tube cover and pull the cover off.
7
Pull the main top forward lift it up and support it.
8
Now use a flathead screwdriver to release the tabs securing the tub ring and pull the ring off.
9
Next, remove the spring from the front right pin on the outer tub.
10
Lift up the front right suspension rod and remove the ball support then remove the bushing from the support bracket.
11
Remove the spring from the rod.
12
Now lift up the rear left suspension rod and remove the ball support and bushing.
13
Remove the support lower the main top align the slots with the bracket tabs on the frame then push the top back.
14
Reinstall the hinge screws to secure.
15
Carefully tip the washer forward so the front of the cabinet rests on a blanket or towel.
16
Pull the old loose suspension rods out of the outer tub supports.
17
Install the new suspension rods by inserting them through the holes in the outer tub supports.
18
Now carefully lift the washer to its upright position.
19
Remove the top two hinge screws securing the main top hinges.
20
Pull the main top forward lift it up and support it.
21
Replace the spring on the front right suspension rod then insert the new bushings into the support bracket.
22
Lift the rods up through the bushings and position the new ball supports.
23
Attach the spring to the outer tub pin.
24
Repeat the procedure for the opposite suspension rods.
25
When all four rods have been installed, replace the tub ring by aligning the tabs on the ring with the catches on the outer tub then snap the ring into place.
26
Remove the support lower the main top align the slots with the bracket tabs on the frame then push the top back.
27
Replace the wiring and tube cover and secure the screw.
28
Reinstall the hinge screws.
29
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
30
Reconnect the water supply hoses to the inlet valve and turn the water supply back on.
31
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing suspension rods on Whirlpool top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing suspension rods is when one or more of the rods breaks and the washer tub is not level or leans to one side, causing it to make noise when running through its cycle.
All of the information in this suspension rod replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Roper
All of the information in this suspension rod replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Roper
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning
2
Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
3
To replace the suspension rods on your washer, you should first disconnect the water supply hoses from the inlet valve. Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Now, use tape to secure the lid.
5
Next, remove the top two hinge screws securing the main top hinges to the rear panel.
6
Remove the screw securing the wiring and tube cover and pull the cover off.
7
Pull the main top forward lift it up and support it.
8
Now use a flathead screwdriver to release the tabs securing the tub ring and pull the ring off.
9
Next, remove the spring from the front right pin on the outer tub.
10
Lift up the front right suspension rod and remove the ball support then remove the bushing from the support bracket.
11
Remove the spring from the rod.
12
Now lift up the rear left suspension rod and remove the ball support and bushing.
13
Remove the support lower the main top align the slots with the bracket tabs on the frame then push the top back.
14
Reinstall the hinge screws to secure.
15
Carefully tip the washer forward so the front of the cabinet rests on a blanket or towel.
16
Pull the old loose suspension rods out of the outer tub supports.
17
Install the new suspension rods by inserting them through the holes in the outer tub supports.
18
Now carefully lift the washer to its upright position.
19
Remove the top two hinge screws securing the main top hinges.
20
Pull the main top forward lift it up and support it.
21
Replace the spring on the front right suspension rod then insert the new bushings into the support bracket.
22
Lift the rods up through the bushings and position the new ball supports.
23
Attach the spring to the outer tub pin.
24
Repeat the procedure for the opposite suspension rods.
25
When all four rods have been installed, replace the tub ring by aligning the tabs on the ring with the catches on the outer tub then snap the ring into place.
26
Remove the support lower the main top align the slots with the bracket tabs on the frame then push the top back.
27
Replace the wiring and tube cover and secure the screw.
28
Reinstall the hinge screws.
29
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
30
Reconnect the water supply hoses to the inlet valve and turn the water supply back on.
31
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
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