How To: Samsung Shock Absorber DC66-00470A

[@123starthere]

You're videos are very helpful. Is there a way to test these shock absorbers to see if they need replacement? My washer has balance issues and I'd like to determine if this is related to the shock absorbers before I take the machine apart to diagnose further. Thank you.

[@bengtljung]

Great video, helped me fix my Samsung WF45R6100AW washer, replaced all 4 shock absorbers. Thanks!

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome. If we can help you with anything in the future please let us know.

[@dwyerjh061]

I echo Daniel B from 1 year ago. Your video on this topic was very methodical, and apart from some small differences, allowed me to complete this repair. Hats off. JD

[@19starmo92]

Thank you for the very detailed video. Especially the reassembly. Most DIY videos always say "Assembly is reverse of disassembly"

[@p.g.8138]

I replaced shocks and springs and it was still shaking. I finally figured out what the problem was. There is a drain on the bottom of the door seal. That drain was clogged. Due to that drain being clogged the cloths had excess water on them. That made the cloths weigh a lot more. When the tub would go from rinse to spin it would shake. I cleared that drain and the shaking went away. This can happen on a brand new machine also.

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad you were able to figure out the issue. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@runbuh]

Great video - very helpful. Replacing the front left shock was much easier on my model once I removed the lower cement weight. It was also a bit easier not using a deep well socket. Thank you!

[@Unplugged704]

Great video! I wish you shown the actual noise it makes when there is a bad shock. Also, the part you listed is DC66-00470A. However I saw there is also a D66-00470B. Cannot understand what the difference is between "A" vs "B"

[@TrIcKsTa014]

probably too late, but A is the front shocks, B is the back ones. I reccommend checking all 4, even though accessing the front ones is a pain. I started with my back ones, saw they were bad, proceeded to check front ones before ordering replacements, and confirmed those were bad too.

[@jrsanti]

@@TrIcKsTa014what does the bad shock look like?

[@SanchoSanto]

What about the springs? Do the springs loosen up after a few years of hard work? Should they be replaced at the same time?

[@timault8209]

How tight should the shock bolts be? Is there a torque setting?

[@hectorroig9553]

Step by step thank a lot

[@j.rsoules3360]

I have a question,one set of absorbers is black and one pair are yellow tipped.does it matter if they go in front or back

[@elkeschattka4847]

Thanks for posting this video. It has helped me greatly with replacing the shock absorbers.

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome. Glad we were able to help you out. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@elimuanderson889]

Thanks so much! You saved me a LOT of money 👍🏾

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome! Glad you were able to fix your issue! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@maddoxinc1642]

Are the new shock absorbers supposed to have any play in them when you move them in an out or should they have resistance the entire time?

[@appliancepartspros]

The new part should have some resistance to them.

[@charleshyrne8934]

How can I tell which shock absorbers are bad from the good ones?

[@CartoonistVikrant]

👍👍

[@chabelita211]

This question was never answered 😣 I just bought a set of rear and a set of front and the tension on the new is the same as the ones there. Which leads me to believe I have another issue that is making my washer make loud banging noises 😩

[@19starmo92]

@@chabelita211 I ordered mine directly from Suspa(the shock manufacturer) and talked to a rep there. I thought the same thing. When you pull on the old ones, they should pull out easier than the new ones. It was only a slight difference with mine but replacing them made a huge difference. Per the rep: Inside the plastic housing there's grease soaked foam. Over time it dries out and the foam degrades. That's what makes them fail.

[@kevinbaron20]

Great video,very well instructed 😊

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you!

[@sarfiecanal]

Hello, we are looking for shock absorbers for a Samsung washing machine model wf18h5000aw. Are the ones in the video the same for this model? Donde puedo comprar los cuatro?

[@appliancepartspros]

Lamentablemente, wf18h5000aw se muestra como modelo internacional. No podemos buscar información sobre esta unidad. Puedes intentar comunicarte con el fabricante para ver si puede proporcionarte los números de pieza que necesitas.

[@SpiritualDivine]

Would the front shock absorbers be why my tub seems to lean down & back more? I replaced back ones but it didn't fix the crazy shaking/loud noises during spin cycle :/

[@appliancepartspros]

Faulty shocks can cause that issue. It is recommended to replace all 4 at the same time.

[@209ers]

I have an issue removing the front bolts on the shock absorber. When trying to remove the bolt with the socket wrench, the bolt just turns but doesnt get loose. I believe its the washer in the back it moves too every time I turn

[@209ers]

Any tips on how to get it out? The bolt is loose, but doesnt come out

[@appliancepartspros]

You can try to get something under the head of the bolt to kind of wedge it so that it starts coming out while you are using the socket.

[@donelldavis4035]

Literally don’t need to take the whole machine apart. Just tip it over on its side and you can access the shocks.

[@DrColg8]

I ordered 4 new shocks seeing another video accessing everything from underneath without exploding everything. I'm like, that's easy enough - I can swap these in an hour. Now, getting ready to do the project I see this. I guess the difference is is that homeowners aren't charging themselves an hourly fee of $1000000/hour like a service tech. A service call would hit you for 3 hours labor... may even through in a free top dusting to sweeten the deal and make you feel better for spending your life savings on a part that failed in only 4 years. Chinese "Cheap Goods" is an oxymoron. You get either cheap or good... never both.

[@hipatrykk]

Hi guys, I have Samsung Ecobubble and it's shaking and vibrating as crazy while spinning + you can feel and hear like punch sound inside while changing the direction of spinning the drum. Is it also sympthom of shock absorbers or something else?

[@appliancepartspros]

Faulty shocks can cause the issue you are describing.

[@majik1135]

WF42H5000AW/A2 Are they the same shock absorbers for the front and the back?

[@appliancepartspros]

The rear shocks are part number DC66-00470B and the front shocks are part number DC66-00470A.

[@AhitagniDasgupta]

Brilliant work 🙂

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you! If there there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@michaelherrick827]

Nice video. I replaced all 4>>>>> didn't help. What next?

[@luckyluke33]

Samsung WF8100LSW 2 or 4 shocks ?? anybody knows ?

[@sonichuizcool7445]

The one thing these videos dont show... everything you see here is staged. Its been pre worked to come apart easily. When you get to your own machine it wont be this smooth and sanitized. Just keep that in mind. More importantly have patience. Dont force things. Like the plastice control cover. Ive had to order several when customers try to bob vila their machines.

[@CartoonistVikrant]

Why to open up the whole machine and not just the back cover. Any reasons?

[@thtdudenamdbilly]

Yeah, because there are two shocks at the front of the drum that you can't reach from the rear panel access.

[@markr6080]

Thanks for the video! You should show more detail about changing the front shock absorbers ... no way that long ratchet would work, there's no clearance. Need a small ratchet or a breaker bar with an angle adapter.

[@NtensityCaptain]

I did exactly as he did and it worked fine!

[@jessesan2003]

It took me 3 hours, easy said than done video. Aligning the bolt back on is a challenge. The back ones are easier to put on. Use a wrench instead of a socket, when there is no room.

[@joshwilson9279]

Why did you take the bottom screws out? I’m missing how that was relevant.

[@appliancepartspros]

Those screws have to be removed in order to remove the front panel of the washer.

[@thtdudenamdbilly]

You're supposed to use blue thread locker when doing this.

[@Phil-s4u]

U the man! Thnx bro!

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@Phil-s4u]

@appliancepartspros wouldn't have know what the heck is was doing otherwise. U saved me half my day!

[@appliancepartspros]

If you have any other issues just let us know!

[@Phil-s4u]

@appliancepartspros im liking and subscribing bro

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you!

[@2011barnstormer]

Just remove the plate off the back remove the shocks. You'll save about 3 hours. 😂

[@thtdudenamdbilly]

Um no. You cant' access the 2 front shocks from the rear panel access.

[@2011barnstormer]

@@thtdudenamdbilly OK. I don't know how I managed to do it.

[@benedictcruz07]

That Samsung washing machine has big case with nothing inside. Haha

[@rpascua5195]

What would you expect? The size of a car?

[@benedictcruz07]

@@rpascua5195 the size of a mansion. :D