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Customer Questions and Answers for Suspension Rod Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM17955348
Manufacturer Part Number: W10820048

The Suspension Rod Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This kit includes four suspension rods designed to support the washing machine's tub assembly. By absorbing vibrations and stabilizing the tub during the spin cycle, these rods play a crucial role in reducing noise and preventing the washing machine from moving excessively. 

Causes of a bad Suspension Rod Kit can include normal wear and tear, overloading the washing machine, or frequent heavy cycles that put extra strain on the rods. 

Symptoms of a bad Suspension Rod Kit include:

  • The washing machine is excessively noisy during the spin cycle.
  • The tub seems unbalanced or moves more than usual, even with light loads.
  • The washing machine "walks" or moves from its original position during operation.
  • Unfinished cycles or error codes indicating an unbalanced load.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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Richard A. for Model Number WTW6600SW2

Just acquired an 7 yr. old Cabrio. During a normal cycle it did not agitate. It never got passed C1 of the diagnostic test mode - just kept filling up. Afterwards, with water just covering the agitator during C1, C2 - C5 was forced; the agitator moved twice then stopped with "OL" displayed. Later, noticed that with water in the tub the basket can be pushed down only about 1/16 in. It seems that the basket's not floating as it should. My next step was to check for a corrosion on the basket shaft and then check the suspension rods. (The stator does have a couple of 1 1/4 in. radial cracks.). Any thoughts?

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Richard, Check and make sure the washer drain hose isn't too low, and allowing the washer to syphon. The washer tub isn't filling high enough to float the tub (it needs to rise 3/8 of an inch in order to float the tub, or it will cause the "OL" code " - Load size exceeds washer capacity. Remove excess laundry, then restart cycle. ? Mechanical friction on drive mechanism, not allowing the basket to disengage." You would also want to check and clear the air tube and conduct the water level & pressure transducer calibration (test#6) The suspension rods shouldn't be an issue at this point and the cracks in the stator will be a problem down the line. Recheck and make sure the "teeth" on both hubs W10820039 aren't damaged or distorted.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Thursday, April 30, 2015

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