Defy Washing Machine Rear Shock Absorber - Stop the Banging and Shaking for Good
Does your Defy washing machine bang, shudder, or shake violently the moment it hits the spin cycle, or does the drum feel loose when you move it by hand? The rear shock absorber sits between the tub and the cabinet to damp the drum's movement, so when it wears out the drum is no longer controlled and you get heavy vibration, loud knocking and a machine that can walk across the floor.
This genuine Defy rear shock (Part No. 2816871100) is a direct replacement that restores proper damping and stability, so your washer spins smoothly and quietly again. It is a straightforward repair that protects your machine and your floors from the damage constant shaking causes.
Why You'll Love It:
- Genuine Defy part - Made to match the original mounting points and damping rate for a correct, safe fit, so it works exactly as the shock your machine was built with.
- Reduces vibration - Damps the drum's movement during the spin cycle, cutting the heavy vibration and side-to-side shake a worn shock allows.
- Stops the banging - Ends the knocking, thumping and cabinet shake that make an unbalanced machine so alarming to run.
- Improves stability and balance - Durable damping helps the machine handle uneven and heavy loads without losing control of the drum.
- Straightforward swap - A simple direct replacement for a worn rear shock, using the existing mounting points.
- Protects your machine - Proper damping reduces stress on the tub, bearings and cabinet, helping prevent the further wear and costly damage that unchecked vibration causes.
How to Tell You Need a Replacement:
- The machine bangs, shudders, or moves across the floor during the spin cycle.
- You hear loud knocking or thumping as the drum spins up to full speed.
- The drum feels loose, or moves too freely when you push it by hand.
- Vibration and noise have steadily got worse over recent months.
- The shock feels slack, offers little resistance when compressed, or is visibly worn or damaged.
Specifications:
- Part Number: 2816871100
- Part Type: Rear suspension shock absorber (drum damper)
- Position: Rear, between the tub and the cabinet
- Application: Drum damping in Defy front loader washing machines
- Material: Steel body with rubber and plastic bushings
- Colour: Black
- Function: Damps drum movement and controls vibration
- Packed Quantity: 1 shock absorber
Compatible Defy Models:
- DAW319
- DAW320
- DAW321
- DAW324
- DAW325
- DAW326
- DAW371
- DAW372
- DAW376
- DAW377
- DAW378
- DAW383
- DAW384
- DAW385
- DAW386
- DAW387
- DAW389
- DWD316
- DWD317
- DWD318
- DWD319
- WCY71022L
- WCY71032LS
- WCY81232MLS
Also fits selected Beko washing machine models.
Always verify the 2816871100 part number against your existing shock before ordering. If your model is not listed, send us your full model number and we will happily confirm the fit for you.
Why Choose a Genuine Part:
Genuine Defy parts are made to match the original mounting points and damping rate of your appliance, which means the shock bolts up correctly and controls the drum with exactly the resistance the machine was designed around. Generic copies often fit poorly or damp too softly or too firmly, leaving you back where you started with a shaking, banging machine, and putting extra strain on the tub and bearings. Fitting the genuine part restores your washer to the way it was engineered to work and delivers reliable durability and consistent performance over time. For a part that has to control a heavy, fast-spinning drum, that correct damping rate is what makes the repair worthwhile.
Installation and Care:
- Always unplug the machine and disconnect the water supply before starting the repair.
- Shocks work as a pair, so inspect both rear shocks and replace them together for balanced, even damping.
- Note how the old shock is mounted and pinned at both ends before removing it, so the new one goes back the same way.
- Fit the new shock, making sure both mounting pins or bolts are fully seated and secured.
- Level the machine on the floor after fitting, then run an empty spin cycle to confirm the drum stays stable and quiet before washing a full load.
A worn rear shock turns every spin into a noisy, shaking ordeal and slowly damages your machine, and the genuine 2816871100 part is the dependable way to restore smooth, stable, quiet operation to your Defy washing machine.
What's in the box
1 x Defy Washing Machine Shock Rear (Part No. 2816871100)
