85801382770674 Genuine Suspension Rod Kit 4 Pack for Simpson, Westinghouse Top Load Washing Machines SWT704 SWT754 SWT7542 SWT8043 WWT8040

Part 85801382770674 is a genuine kit of four suspension rods for Simpson and Westinghouse top loaders. The pack holds three blue rods and one white rod, and it is listed for the Simpson SWT704, SWT754, SWT7542, SWT8043 and SWT8063E, the Simpson 22S750N and the Westinghouse WWT8040. You may also see the kit quoted as 0138277067 on older paperwork.

Top loader banging on spin? Worn suspension rods are a common cause

The outer tub of a top loader hangs from the cabinet on four rods, one at each corner. Each rod has a damper at its lower end that soaks up movement as the drum speeds up. As the dampers wear, the tub drops lower and swings further, so the machine bangs against the cabinet, walks across the floor or stops mid spin with an out of balance warning. A tub that sits off centre or bounces freely when you push it down is a strong sign the rods are tired. Replacing all four together keeps the tub level and the support even.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group kit 85801382770674
• Also listed as 0138277067
• Four rods in the pack, three blue and one white
• Listed for Simpson SWT and 22S top loaders and the Westinghouse WWT8040

Swapping the suspension rods

Unplug the washer and turn off both taps. Lift or remove the top panel to reach the four corners. Before taking anything out, note where each old rod hangs, especially any that differ in colour, so the new set goes back in the same layout. Lift the tub slightly to unhook each rod, fit the new one and check all four sit fully in their sockets. Test with a short spin and a small load.

Questions about this part

Why is one rod a different colour?

The kit is made up of three blue rods and one white rod. Take note of where your old rods sat, including any odd one out, and fit the new rods in the same positions. If your model isn't one of the listed models, send it through the parts enquiry form before ordering.