429376P Genuine Washing Machine Suspension Rod Kit, Pack of 4, for Fisher & Paykel Top Load Washers WA7060G2 WA1068G2

Loud banging during spin, or a bowl that sits low and off-centre, usually means the suspension has given up. Part 429376P is the genuine Fisher & Paykel suspension kit, supplied as a pack of four rods, for the WA7060G2 and WA1068G2 top loaders. Replacing all four at once keeps the bowl hanging evenly.

Fisher & Paykel top loader banging on spin

A top loader's wash bowl hangs from the cabinet on four suspension rods. They carry its weight and damp the movement when wet laundry spins at high speed. As the dampers wear, the bowl swings further and further, so you'll hear thumping, see the machine walk across the floor or get out-of-balance errors even with a well spread load. Worn suspension can also let the bowl sag to one side, which you can see when you look into the empty machine. Left too long, the bowl can damage the cabinet, lid or other parts.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel part 429376P
• Pack of four suspension rods
• For WA7060G2 and WA1068G2 top load washers
• Lets you replace the full set in one go

Fitting the suspension kit

Unplug the machine and turn off the taps. Access to the rods depends on the model, so follow the service steps for your machine or have a technician fit the kit. Replace the rods one at a time so the bowl stays supported and each new rod goes into the same mounting points. Run an empty rinse and spin to check the bowl moves freely and quietly.

Questions about this part

Do I need to replace all four rods?

It's the best approach. The rods wear at a similar rate, so replacing only one leaves the bowl unevenly supported. This kit includes four rods, so you can do the complete set at once.