




Worn or broken suspension rod allows the tub to strike the washer cabinet during spin cycle, causing loud banging and structural stress on surrounding components.
A failed damper rod causes the control board to detect tub imbalance and repeatedly interrupt or abort the spin cycle, displaying a DC error code.
Degraded damping material causes metal-on-metal contact and rattling as the tub oscillates without proper shock absorption at the rod mount points.
When suspension rods lose their dampening value, the uncontrolled tub movement transfers energy to the washer body, causing the entire unit to walk or shift position.





💡 Pro Tip: Is Your Suspension Rod the Culprit?
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Washer tub bangs loudly against the cabinet during spin cycle
⚠️ Control board repeatedly stops spin cycle to re-balance the load
⚠️ DC error code displayed on Samsung washer panel
⚠️ Visible rod damage, bent spring, or worn/cracked damper tip
🔍 Always replace all 4 suspension rods at the same time — uneven wear on a single rod accelerates wear on the remaining three and causes recurring imbalance errors. Apply white lithium grease to the rod tips during installation for smoother long-term operation.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Suspension Rod Damper Assembly DC97-05280W (~66.5 cm / 26.18 in, DF0.9 K0 spec) — order qty 4 for a complete set
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