How to Replace the Shocks on a Frigidaire Front Load Washer

Much like an automobile, your Frigidaire front-load washer comes equipped with a motor. And like an automobile there are shock absorbers to protect the unit. Without a functional shock absorber the unit can become damaged during a wash cycle. So if you notice your washer shaking violently during a cycle, it's likely the result of a bad shock absorber. You can replace the absorber on your own.

Phillips screwdriver
Metal socket
Pliers

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug your Frigidaire washer. Move the unit away from the wall so you have access to the back of the washer's top panel.
- 2
  Remove the screws on the back corners of the top panel.
- 3
  Lift the top panel off the unit.
- 4
  Remove the dispenser drawer on the front of the unit by pulling it all the way out of the washer.
- 5
  Remove the screws on the dispenser drawer housing.
- 6
  Remove the screws on the top of the washer control panel.
- 7
  Pop the tabs on the top of the control panel and remove the control panel.
- 8
  Remove the screws on the washer's front panel and remove the front panel. You now have access to the shocks located on the bottom sides of the washer.
- 9
  Depress the lower pin at the base of the shock mount with a metal socket and pull the pin out with pliers.
- 10
  Remove the shock from the mount and slide the new shock in the mount.
- 11
  Slide the pin into the mount.
- 12
  Replace the panels on the washer.

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