Replacing the Shocks in a Kenmore Washer & Dryer Combo

Kenmore washer and dryer combo appliances include a washing unit with a dryer on top, and there is a shock absorber part in the back of the washer that is used to prevent the washer from shaking or rocking back and forth during a cycle. If your washing unit rumbles loudly when you are running a load, you may need to replace the shock absorber. The shocks part can be manually removed from the back of the washer, and a new part can be ordered from the Kenmore manufacturer or purchased from an online retailer.

Phillips screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers

Instructions

- 1
  Move your Kenmore washer and dryer combo away from the wall and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
- 2
  Remove the screws from the top and bottom of the rear panel using a Phillips screwdriver. Lift up and remove the rear panel from the washer.
- 3
  Locate the air shocks part at the bottom center of the washer unit and then push in the locking tab on the side of the shocks.
- 4
  Pull out the pin out from the shocks using needle-nose pliers and then remove the screws holding the shocks part to the washer.
- 5
  Lift up and remove the entire part from the washer. Place the new shocks part into the same position and reinsert the screws to the part.
- 6
  Push the pin back through the middle of the shocks part and place the rear panel back onto the washer.
- 7
  Reinsert the screws into the rear panel and reconnect the power cord to the wall outlet.

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