4055984605 Genuine Suspension Rod Kit for Simpson, Westinghouse, Electrolux Top Load Washing Machines 36S503E SWT604 SWT554 LT608SA EWT606SA

Banging and thumping on spin usually means tired suspension. Part 4055984605 is the genuine suspension rod kit for top load washing machines from Simpson, Westinghouse and Electrolux. It's listed for more than 100 models, including Simpson SWT604 and SWT554, the 36S and 36P ranges, Westinghouse LT608SA and LT609SA, and the Electrolux EWT606SA. Older numbers for this kit include 0138200039, 4055576898 and 807015307K.

Signs the suspension rods in your top loader are worn

In a top loader the tub hangs from the cabinet corners on suspension rods, and the springs and dampers on the rods soak up movement as the load spins. Once they wear, the tub swings too far and hits the cabinet. You'll notice loud banging during spin, the machine walking across the floor, frequent out of balance stops, or a tub that sits lower or off-centre when empty. Leaving it can damage the cabinet, the tub and the drive parts.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 4055984605
• Replaces 0138200039, 4055576898 and 807015307K
• Suspension rod kit for top load washing machines
• Suits Simpson, Westinghouse and Electrolux top loaders
• 114 models on file

Replacing suspension rods

Unplug the washer at the wall and turn off the taps. With the top lifted or removed, support the tub before unhooking the old rods so it doesn't drop. Swap the rods one corner at a time, making sure each one seats properly at both ends. Replace all rods together so the tub hangs evenly, then run a spin with a small load to check it's quiet.

Questions about this part

Should I replace all the rods or just the broken one?

Replace the full set. Rods wear at a similar rate, and mixing new and old leaves the tub hanging unevenly, so the banging often comes back. Check how many rods your machine uses before you start so you have every corner covered.