1240220200 Genuine Drum Spider Screw M8 x 25 for Electrolux Front Load Washing Machines, 1240220-20/0 Bearing Spider Bolt

Electrolux part 1240220200, also written 1240220-20/0, is a genuine M8 x 25 screw for the bearing spider on Electrolux group front load washing machines. The spider is the bracket on the back of the drum that carries the shaft, and these screws hold it to the drum. They're a standard item to renew during a drum, spider or bearing repair, as old screws can be seized, corroded or stretched.

Loose drum spider and knocking in a front loader

The spider takes the full force of every spin, so the screws that fix it to the back of the drum have a demanding job. Detergent residue and water attack the spider, which is often cast aluminium, and the screw threads over time, so screws can loosen, snap or corrode in place. A loose or broken spider screw lets the drum shift on its shaft, causing heavy banging on spin, scraping noises, the drum sitting off centre in the door opening and eventually damage to the tub and seals. If the spider itself is cracked, replace it along with new screws.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 1240220200
• Also listed as 1240220-20/0
• M8 thread, 25mm long
• Fixes the bearing spider to the drum in front load washers

Fitting spider screws

Unplug the washer and turn off the taps. Getting to the spider usually means splitting the tub and removing the drum, so this is a full strip down job. Clean the threads in the drum, use thread locker if the original screws had it, and tighten the new screws evenly in a cross pattern to the torque specified for your machine. Fit fresh screws whenever the spider comes off.

Questions about this part

How many screws do I need?

That depends on the spider design. Count the screws holding your old spider before ordering. The pack quantity isn't confirmed on our record, so ask us through the parts enquiry form if you need to know how many come with this part number.