4055984118 Genuine Suspension Rod Kit, Set of 4 for Simpson Top Load Washing Machines SWT9542 SWT954 SWT951 SWT9043 SWT8542 22S950M

4055984118 is the genuine Simpson suspension rod kit, a set of four rods for top load washers, and it replaces 119155400K. It's listed for the Simpson SWT8542, SWT9043, SWT951, SWT954 and SWT9542 as well as the 22S950M. If your Simpson thumps, shakes or walks during spin, worn suspension rods are a common cause.

Simpson top loader thumping on spin

Four rods suspend the washer's tub inside the cabinet, and each one has a damper that slows the tub's swing as the drum speeds up. Once those dampers wear out, the tub moves too freely and slams into the cabinet walls. Loud banging, a machine that rocks or creeps along the floor, repeated out of balance stops and a tub that hangs low on one side all point to tired rods. Fitting a full set at once keeps the tub hanging level.

Part details

• Genuine Simpson part 4055984118
• Set of 4 suspension rods
• Replaces 119155400K
• Suits Simpson SWT and 22S top load washers

Fitting the rod kit

Unplug the machine and close both taps. Lift the lid and top console to reach the corners of the cabinet. Support the tub, unhook one rod at a time and fit its replacement before moving to the next. When all four are in, check the tub hangs level, then run a spin cycle with a normal load.

Questions about this part

Why replace all four rods?

They wear together, so a single new rod alongside three tired ones still leaves the tub unbalanced. The kit includes all four, which saves stripping the machine down again later.