4055703062 Genuine Ratchet Clutch Kit for Electrolux Group Washing Machines, One-Way Ratchet Clutch Replacement Part

Genuine Electrolux ratchet clutch, supplied as a clutch kit under part number 4055703062. A ratchet clutch passes drive in one direction and slips freely in the other, and in a washing machine that one-way action is part of how the drive is transferred. If your machine has been diagnosed with a worn or slipping clutch, this is the replacement. Confirm 4055703062 against your model's parts list before ordering, as clutches vary between machines.

Signs of a worn washing machine clutch

Clutch parts wear with every wash, engaging and releasing each time the machine changes direction or speed. Once the teeth or pawls round off, the drive starts to slip. Common complaints include a basket or agitator that turns weakly or not at all, a clicking or grinding noise during the wash, clothes left wetter than normal, or the motor running with nothing moving. A loose belt or worn coupling can cause similar symptoms, so check those first and inspect the old clutch for worn teeth before replacing it.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055703062
• Ratchet style one-way clutch
• Supplied as a clutch kit
• Confirm against your model's parts list

Before you fit the clutch kit

Pull the plug out of the wall and turn off both taps before starting. Clutch work usually means removing drive components, so take photos at each stage and lay the parts out in order. Clean grease and debris from the mating surfaces and check nearby parts such as the coupling for wear. Once it's back together, run a short wash and spin with no load and listen for slipping or knocking.

Questions about this part

Will this clutch kit fit my washing machine?

Clutch designs differ between Electrolux group machines, and we don't have a model list for 4055703062 on file. Check the part number in your machine's parts list or on the old part, or send your model and serial details through the parts enquiry form.