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Replacing your Maytag Washer Damper Pad Kit
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Damper Pad Kit 203956

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Fix Number:
FIX2017036
Manufacturer #:
203956
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool

Product Description

This damper pad kit is used for base support. It comes with three six inch damper pads, two little tubes of lubricant. NOTE: This part will need adhesive to stick it in place.

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Replacing your Damper Pad Kit

Replacing your Damper Pad Kit

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October 30, 2021
What if you can’t get a brake wrench, what do you use ?
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Customer:
Ray from Olive Branch, MS
Parts Used:
WPY055980, 12112425, 203956
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
My washer was making a squeaky noise and vibrating on the rinse cycle.
I unplugged the washer then took the front cover off and took the screws holding the lid out. Then i leaned the washer back against the wall and unscrewed the nuts holding the 3 tub hold down springs. These look like 2 seperate nuts, 1 on top and 1 under the washer bottom but it is 1 long body nut so just put the socket on the bottom and back it all the way off. Then Take the drive and pump belts off and put blocking down under the tub pulley and pull the washer back down so the tub is resting on the Blocking, this will raise it up enough to clean the cone hub where the damper pads go. I used a mirror propped up inside the back of the washer to see the back side of the damper area to clean and install the new pads.The kit does not come with the glue needed to put the pads back on so don't forget to order it with the parts. Also the glue does not give a full cure time so i gave it 24 hours to be sure it was set. then i started putting everything back together. The tub springs gave me the most trouble. I was able to get 1 on easy but the other 2 i had to use a clamp on the support to the spring and use a pry bar to hold the spring down far enough to start the nut back on. But after that it all went easy and quick.This site does a great job with all the helpful instructions, pictures and videos.
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Customer:
barbara from concord, CA
Parts Used:
203956, 12112425
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Machine moved across room during spin cycle
i had my son who is skilled auto mechanic fix it for me, by replacing new parts ordered. iIt works like a new machine again. He had to clean off old silicone grease that had turned into glue before installing new damper pad kit.
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Customer:
Stephen from Lakeland, FL
Parts Used:
WPY055980, 12112425, 203956, 202718
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
1980 Maytag tub/basket wobble on spin, tub off center when stopped
After removing the front panel I found one damper pad was hanging half out. After lifting the tub with a piece of 4x4 PVC found a second pad totally gone. Suggestions: use the 4x4 lift method works fine if you position the washer so you can remove the rear round access panels and work behind the washer to clean/install the rear pad. A sho rt piece (6" roughly) of 2x4 or similar works good to "prop" the whole tub forward to re-attach the front spring last. Replacing pads and belt didn't cure the tub/basket wobble but then tuning-adjusting the springs tensions nuts individually with (and without) a load in the tub on spin did re-center the tub and equalized-reduced somewhat (40%?) the amount of tub-basket spin balance wobble. Yes the washer is leveled very carefully in both axis. Replaced the original motor tension springs and (worn!) drive belt to hopefully extend the life. DEFINITELY worth the effort to keep my wife happy!!!!
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX2017036
Manufacturer Part Number: 203956
Brand
Model Number
Description
Maytag
6329
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