How to Troubleshoot & Replace Samsung AP5579032 / DC97-16350D Washer Support Damper Rod Assembly

I replaced the four tub dampers after watching the video. 

Super easy fix. Washer wouldn’t complete spin cycle. I needed to replace the stabilizer rods. Ordered them from this website and they showed up in 2 days. Paired with YouTube University, this repair was as easy as they come and saved me $$$ 

Ordered and replaced the suspension rods, 30 minute job, washer is working great so far. Make sure to tape the lid and support the top when you pivot it up. Easy job, great results. 

Replacing the rod and spring assembly in the corner where bleach is added. Bleach over time degraded rod and rusted. The rust wore plastic piece and failed to keep spring in the center causing imbalance during spin. 

Replacing the 4 suspension rods with new ones definitely solved the unbalanced load "DC" problem. However, they are not too easy to replace, you need to remove back cover, top cover, front cover and likely flip the machine on its side. It is not a terribly difficult repair but takes some time. Also, given the price of these parts, you have to think if you really like this machine to keep on using for another while before spending $150 for new rods and shipping. In my case my machine is in great shape so I decided to do it (the repair was nine months ago and it is still working well). Do not forget to also order appropriate lubricating grease for use on the plastic supports. This will reduce premature wear and most importantly reduce noise. Initially my machine was super noisy after the repair, but after lubricating and putting it to work a couple of times to spread the grease through vibration, all noise was gone. 

After some research online, decided to replace all four suspension support rods and now works great! 

We changed out the struts for the drum. 

Our top-load Samsung washer would throw an out of balance code as it started the final spin cycle. Then it would fill back up and start over. At first, it did it every once in a while then it got to where it did it more times than not. Watched a few videos that pointed towards it being the suspension springs wearing out. I found Appliance Parts, matched up to the right washer model and got 4 new suspension rods/springs in a couple of days. Really easy to change these out. Immediately fixed the problem and we’re back to being able to wash clothes again. 

Replaced suspension support rods. Replacement quite easy once top off. Samsung warranty work had been performed previously, so two bolts installed to keep top from popping off. Took awhile to get them off. Able to get one off with a socket and extender from below after removing back panel. Other bolt closer to the front. Needed to use 13 mm open ended wrench turning at most 1/8th turn at a time.Very little room to work on top of the tub. Very easy to drop tools and parts down into machine area. 

Replaced suspension rods in washer. The rod replacement itself was amazingly quick and simple thanks to Appliance Parts Pros video, but removing the top of the washer was quite an ordeal due to the Samsung "exploding washer" fix. The Samsung service resulted in a bolted down lid that was difficult to remove. If not for the bolts, I would have had the top popped off in 10 minutes or less. So far so good on the rod replacement