11051551 Genuine Shock Absorber for Bosch Washing Machines, Also 11039636 00660865 00673541 00742719

Genuine BSH part 11051551 is a shock absorber for Bosch washing machines. It's also linked to the numbers 11039636, 00660865, 00673541 and 00742719, so if your old damper or parts list shows any of those, this is the part to order. There's no model list on file, so check the number on the shock absorber you're removing or look up your washer's E-Nr in its parts list.

Bosch washer banging on spin? Check the shock absorbers

In a front loader the tub hangs on springs at the top and is held from below by shock absorbers. They damp the tub's movement as the drum speeds up and slows down. When a shock absorber wears, it loses resistance and the tub bounces freely. Common signs are heavy thumping as the drum speeds up, a washer that shuffles across the laundry floor, the tub knocking the cabinet, and a bouncy tub when you push down on the drum through the door. Worn dampers also put extra strain on the bearings and door seal.

Part details

• Genuine BSH part 11051551
• Washing machine shock absorber
• Also listed as 11039636, 00660865, 00673541 and 00742719
• For Bosch washing machines

Changing Bosch shock absorbers

Pull the plug out and shut off both water taps. On most models you reach the shock absorbers by removing the top or front panel, and they're usually held by plastic pins or bolts at each end. Replace them as a set, not one at a time, so the tub is damped evenly. Run a spin with a load afterwards to check it's settled.

Questions about this part

How many shock absorbers does my washer need?

Most front loaders use two, though some use more. Count the dampers under your tub before ordering and replace them all at the same time so they wear evenly and the tub stays balanced.