Whirlpool & Maytag Washer Suspension Rod Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your Whirlpool or Maytag top-load washer is walking across the floor during spin cycles or making loud banging sounds, worn suspension rods are likely the culprit. This hub covers the W11130362 suspension rod kit — a critical replacement part that stabilizes the tub and prevents excessive movement during high-speed spinning. This kit fits over 500 Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore washer models from multiple series.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your washer's model number to confirm compatibility. On most Whirlpool and Maytag top-load washers, you'll find the model tag inside the washer lid or around the door opening. Look for model numbers starting with WTW, MVWC, MVWX, or 7MMVWC. This suspension rod kit (part number W11130362) replaces older part numbers AP6262443, W10594080, W10748956, and W10780040.

About This Replacement Part

Suspension rods are what keep your washer's tub from bouncing around like a basketball during the spin cycle. They attach from the tub to the washer's base frame and absorb the violent forces created when clothes spin at 700+ RPM. Over time, these rods wear out — the rubber bushings deteriorate, the springs lose tension, and the entire assembly can't dampen movement anymore. The two most common symptoms are shaking and moving (your washer literally walks across the laundry room) and spinning issues (the washer won't complete spin cycles or stops mid-cycle because it detects too much vibration). The W11130362 kit includes all four suspension rods needed for a complete repair, restoring your washer's stability and protecting your floor from damage.

Compatible Washer Series

This suspension rod kit works across several popular Whirlpool and Maytag washer series introduced between 2010-2020. You'll find it in Cabrio, Bravos, and Centennial models — basically any direct-drive top-loader that doesn't use a traditional agitator transmission. The kit fits identically across brands because Whirlpool owns Maytag, so the internal platform is the same.

Common Model Numbers Using This Part

Below are twenty of the most common washer models that use the W11130362 suspension rod kit. If your exact model isn't listed, check the full compatibility list on the product page — this part fits over 500 variations.

When to Replace Suspension Rods

Don't wait until your washer damages your floor or walls. Replace suspension rods when you notice excessive shaking during spin cycles, when the washer moves several inches across the floor, or when you hear loud banging or clunking sounds. Some washers will display error codes related to unbalanced loads — but if loads are balanced and the problem persists, it's the suspension system. Replacing all four rods at once prevents future callbacks since they typically wear at similar rates.