This tub shock absorber helps control drum movement and reduce vibration during spin, keeping your washer stable and quiet. Replacing a worn shock restores smoother operation and helps prevent excess shaking that can lead to noise and wear.
- Damps tub movement to minimize vibration and noise during spin
- Helps prevent "walking," banging, and excessive shaking
- Can contribute to unbalanced loads or longer spin times when worn
- Common fix for thumping sounds and visible drum oscillation
What's included: 1 shock absorber Install notes:
- Unplug the appliance and turn off water before servicing
- Access typically requires removing the front or rear panel
- Support the tub before disconnecting old shock; replace in matched pairs when applicable
- Verify secure seating of pins/fasteners and test for smooth suspension travel
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
My bosch next series 500 washer’s drum belt and drum dampers were shot smelled smoke when it tried to rinse & tub shook violently then also Doug T. • Bonham , TX • February 09, 2018
Removed the rear panel, top lid and found burnt belt and what appeared to be worn out plastic dampers/shocks on bottom of drum. I had called several repairmen and they were all 7-10 days behind. I live in a small town, 60 miles from a metro area and there are very few qualified techs to work on my washer dryer, i was told. A Google search found this site and i was able to EASILY FIND the parts I needed and they WERE IN STOCK. I hoped to get the parts quick and even paid for next day delivery,...
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