Samsung Front Load Washer Drum Flange Shaft Assembly Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your Samsung front-load washer is making grinding noises during the spin cycle or the drum won't rotate smoothly, you're likely dealing with a worn drum flange shaft assembly. This DC97-14369G replacement fits multiple Samsung WF and WW series washers — including popular models like the WF1704YPV, WF8704GSV, and WW22K6800AW. Here's what you need to know before ordering.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your washer's model number — it's typically located on a label inside the door frame or on the back panel near the water inlet valves. Cross-reference it with the compatibility list below. This drum shaft assembly (also sold as DC97-14369D, AP5652957, or PS5576476) fits approximately 14 different Samsung front-load washer models manufactured between 2015 and 2018.

About This Replacement Part

The drum flange shaft assembly is the critical component that connects your washer's drum to the drive motor. It bears the full weight of wet laundry during high-speed spin cycles — sometimes over 1,000 RPM. When the shaft bearings wear out or the flange cracks, you'll hear metal-on-metal grinding, experience excessive vibration, or find that the drum doesn't spin at all. This happens most often in washers that are 5-7 years old or have been regularly overloaded. Replacing the entire shaft assembly (rather than just the bearings) ensures a longer-lasting repair since all wear points are addressed at once.

Compatible Samsung Washer Models

This DC97-14369G drum shaft fits the following Samsung front-load washer models:

• WW22K6800AW — AddWash series
• WW22K6800AX — AddWash series
• WF8814ASA — 8kg capacity
• WF106U4SAGD — 10kg capacity
• WF1704YPV — EcoBubble series
• WF1804YPC — EcoBubble series
• WF1904WPEU — 9kg European model
• WF3704YSW — 7kg capacity
• WF57846P53 — Commercial series
• WF8703JS — 7kg capacity
• WF8704GSV — 8kg capacity
• WF8714FPA — 8kg capacity
• WF8804AS — 8kg capacity
• WW10K6410QX — QuickDrive series

What Causes Drum Shaft Failure?

The most common causes are consistent overloading (stuffing too many towels or jeans into one load), water seal deterioration that lets moisture into the bearings, and normal wear from 6+ years of regular use. Once the bearings start to fail, the damage accelerates quickly — what starts as a faint rumble during spin becomes a loud grinding within weeks.

Repair Considerations

Replacing the drum flange shaft assembly is one of the most involved washer repairs. You'll need to disassemble the washer cabinet, remove the front panel and door assembly, disconnect the drum from the suspension springs, and extract the old shaft from the rear bearing housing. It's not a quick fix — expect 2-3 hours even if you're mechanically inclined. You'll also want to inspect (and likely replace) the drum bearings and water seals while you've got everything apart, since they typically fail around the same time as the shaft.

Order the Right Part

This genuine Samsung replacement (part number DC97-14369G) comes as a complete assembly — you don't need to purchase the flange and shaft separately. It supersedes older part numbers DC97-14369D, AP5652957, 3998432, and PS5576476, so if you're cross-referencing with older repair guides, they all refer to the same component. At $251.99, it's a significant investment, but it's considerably cheaper than a service call or a new washer.