Amana Top-Load Washer Suspension Rod Replacement

AmanaAmana Washing MachineModerate⏱ 45 minutes - 1 hour

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Use this guide to diagnose weak suspension rods and install the W10189077 / W10820048 rod kit so your washer spins smoothly instead of bouncing or walking across the floor. The process is identical on Whirlpool, Roper, Maytag Bravos / Cabrio, and other Whirlpool-designed top-load machines.

🧰 Tools

6-in-1 Screwdriver
Rubber grip glove
Masking Tape
Putty Knife
Plastic screwdriver

⚙️ Parts

W10820048 - Whirlpool Washing Machine Suspension Rod Kit

ШагиSteps

Check the suspension rods

Lift the lid and press straight down on the agitator or wash plate, then release it to watch the tub response.
Rock the tub left and right and feel for side-to-side play.
A good suspension centers immediately without bouncing; any sustained bounce means the rods need replacement.

Gather the rod kit and tools

Lay out four new suspension rods from the W10189077 / W10820048 kit.
Have a screwdriver with a quarter-inch nut-driver tip ready for the rear screws.
Put on one rubber-grip glove to hold and pull each rod without slipping.
Keep masking tape nearby to secure the lid during service.
If your model uses hidden front clips, keep a putty knife handy to release them.
Use OEM or a reputable aftermarket kit; unlabeled budget sets wear out quickly.

Open the top panel

Remove the two screws at the rear corners of the top panel plus the screw on the power-cord cover.
Stand at the front, pull the panel toward you about two inches, lift up, then pivot it toward the rear hinges.
On Cabrio, Bravos, and many Samsung units, slide a putty knife under the front edge and depress the clips instead of removing screws.

Tape the lid closed

Hold the lid closed against the top panel and tape it firmly so it cannot swing open.
Lean the raised top panel against a wall or another support, preventing the taped lid from striking the control console.

Release the first rod

Reach inside, grip the first rod with your gloved hand, and pull upward to free its hook from the plastic cup.
Rotate the plastic cup about 90 degrees to slide it out of the mounting slot.
Lower the freed rod carefully back into the tub opening.

Remove the old rod and install the new one

Tilt the washer slightly onto its side to expose the underside without laying it completely flat if space permits.
Expect some water to spill if the washer is laid fully on its side.
From below, guide the rod’s shepherd’s hook out through the two chassis holes, wiggling it if it sticks.
Feed the replacement rod up through the same holes until the bottom spring rests on the chassis lip.
Before setting the washer upright, verify the rod passes through both holes and the spring is seated.

Seat the new rod in the top cup

Use a plastic pry tool to remove the old cup, then snap the new cup from the kit into place.
Some replacement cups hold the rod hook at a different angle than the original cup. Match the new cup to the kit design.
Lift the tub and pull the rod upward with your gloved hand, then seat the hook fully in the new cup.
If the tub resists, lay the washer on its side to reduce tension before hooking the rod.

Replace the remaining rods

Repeat the unhook-tilt-replace-reseat process for each of the other three suspension rods.
Limited floor space may force you to replace one rod at a time; larger work areas let you swap two rods while the washer is on its side.
Whirlpool cabinets have no cut-outs, but some GE and Samsung machines provide openings that let you skip working underneath.
Once the first corner is done, the remaining rod swaps usually go much faster.

Check the tub level and bushings

Confirm that all four new plastic bushings are identical and that the tub sits level inside the cabinet.
Mixing bushings from different rod sets or leaving one out will cause violent unbalance during spin.

Reassemble and test the washer

Lower the top panel into its brackets, slide it forward, and reinstall the rear screws or snap the front clips.
Remove the tape, press on the agitator again, and confirm the tub centers without bouncing.
Run a full test load and listen for a quiet, steady spin cycle.

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«Amana Top-Load Washer Suspension Rod Replacement» — автор Ben Schlichter, iFixit, лицензия CC BY-NC-SA 3.0. Показано без изменений. Открыть оригинал и комментарии →