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Quick answer: An LG front loader that bangs on spin, and whose drum drops or rocks when you lift its front edge, has almost always cracked its spider shaft and worn the drum bearings with it. Three LG spider shaft and bearing kits cover the range; the model sticker decides which: 4434ER1008B for WD11020D to WD14030D6 machines, MHW62021601 for the WD1409NCE / WD1409NCW / F4J8FNP2 group (also listed under 4434ER1008B, so check the old spider’s part number), and 4434EN1002A for the older hyphenated WD-8013F, WD-10xx and WD-12xx machines. Match your model in the table below and confirm the fault first.
Last updated August 2026
Which LG spider shaft and bearing kit fits your model
The LG front loaders in our catalogue use three different spider shaft part numbers, and they do not interchange. Each kit pairs the correct spider shaft with the lip seal and bearings kit for the same drum, because the two failures arrive together and come out in the same strip-down. Each spider and bearing kit is priced $15–17 below buying the two parts separately.
A drum bearing kit typically costs $50–59 AUD (median $56.95), as at August 2026.
Find your model number on the model sticker (inside the door opening, or on the back panel), then read across the table.
| Model family on the sticker | Models in this kit’s list | Spider shaft | Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
 WD11020D, WD12xxx, WD13020D1, WD140xxD6, WD1408 / WD1409, WD-14xxRD, F14A8FD | WD11020D, WD12020D, WD12021D6, WD13020D1, WD14022D6, WD14023D6, WD14024D6, WD14030D6, WD14030FD6, WD14030RD6, WD1402CRD6, WD1408NPW, WD1409HPW, WD1409NPE, WD-1457RD, WD-1485RD, WD-1488RD, WD14800RD, F14A8FD. Listed for both this kit and MHW62021601: WD1200D, WD1409NCE, WD1409NCW, F4J8FNP2W, F4J8FNP2S (see note below). | 4434ER1008B | LG spider & bearing kit 4434ER1008B |
 WD1409NCE / WD1409NCW / F4J8FNP2 | WD1409NCE, WD1409NCW, F4J8FNP2W, F4J8FNP2S, WD1200D | MHW62021601 | LG spider & bearing kit MHW62021601 |
 WD-80xx, WD-10xx, WD-12xx (older hyphenated numbers) | WD-8013F, WD-8016F, WD-8023FB, WD-8030W, WD-8050FH, WD-8074FHB, WD-1015FB, WD-1018C, WD-1025FB, WD-1050FH, WD-1074FHB, WD-1223FB, WD-1236TD, WD-1247RD, WD-1253FH, WD-1274FHB | 4434EN1002A | LG spider & bearing kit 4434EN1002A |
Note on the overlap: five models — WD1200D, WD1409NCE, WD1409NCW, F4J8FNP2W and F4J8FNP2S — sit in the lists for both the 4434ER1008B and MHW62021601 kits, so for those five the model number alone does not settle it. Either read the part number cast into the old spider once the drum is out, or send us the model and serial number from the model sticker before you order and we will check.
How to read your LG model number
The shape of the number is a strong first clue.
- Older hyphenated numbers starting WD-80, WD-10 or WD-12 (WD-8013F, WD-1015FB, WD-1223FB and their siblings) match the 4434EN1002A kit, the one with the 4036ER2003A lip seal.
- Unhyphenated numbers from WD11020D through WD14030D6, plus WD1408NPW, WD1409HPW, WD1409NPE, WD14800RD and F14A8FD, match the 4434ER1008B kit. The hyphenated WD-1457RD, WD-1485RD and WD-1488RD are the exception: they also take 4434ER1008B, not the older kit.
- WD1409NCE, WD1409NCW and the F4J8FNP2W / F4J8FNP2S pair are the lead models for the MHW62021601 kit but also appear under 4434ER1008B — confirm before ordering as described above.
Suffix letters matter: WD1409NCE and WD1409NPE look alike, but only the NPE sits in a single list.
The LG tell-tales: banging on spin, a drum that drops, grey marks on the washing
LG owners tend to report the same three things, in this order: a rumble on the fast spin that gets louder over a few months, then a heavy knock or bang on spin, and finally grey or black smears on light-coloured washing, often with a rust-coloured damp patch under the back of the machine. Together they point at the spider shaft and bearings rather than a worn belt or an unbalanced load.
The spider is the aluminium three-arm casting bolted to the back of the stainless drum, with the shaft running out through the tub bearings. Detergent residue and standing water corrode the aluminium until an arm cracks. Once it does, the drum is no longer held square, so it hammers the bearings on every spin and lets water past the lip seal. Our spider arm explainer covers the failure in more detail; the LG loud-on-spin hub covers the bearing side of the same fault.
The five-minute drum test
- Unplug the machine and turn off both taps.
- Open the door, grip the front lip of the drum and lift it up and down. A drum that drops noticeably or clunks at each end of the movement has bearing or spider play.
- Rock the drum side to side and push it in and out. Sideways slop is bearings; a drum that tilts unevenly is more often a cracked arm.
- Spin the drum by hand. A dry, gritty rumble that continues after you let go is the bearings.
- Shine a torch through the drum holes towards the back and turn the drum slowly, looking for a broken or badly eaten arm and white powdery corrosion.
- Check for grey marks on the last white load, and for rusty water trails on the floor behind the machine.
Two or more of these together is enough to order the kit; a light rumble with no drum movement is worth watching, but plan the job rather than waiting for the bang.
Why the kits pair the spider shaft with the seal and bearings
It is tempting to replace only the part that is visibly broken. On an LG that rarely works out. A cracked spider wobbles the drum, and that wobble is what wears the bearings and breaches the lip seal. Fit a new spider onto tired bearings and the noise returns within months, because the bearings were already pitted. Fit new bearings under a corroded spider and they are hammered from day one, and the seal fails again. Both parts come out in the same tub split, so doing them together means one afternoon instead of two.
The trade-off is cost up front: the kit costs more than a bearing kit alone. Against that, a second strip-down six months later costs the same afternoon plus a second set of parts. Repairers almost always do both, which is why we bundle them in the Repair Kits range and price each kit below the two parts bought separately.
What is in each LG kit
- 4434ER1008B kit: the LG spider shaft 4434ER1008B and the matching LG lip seal and bearings kit for the WD11020D family.
- MHW62021601 kit: the LG spider shaft MHW62021601 and the lip seal and bearings kit listed for WD1409NCE / WD1409NCW.
- 4434EN1002A kit: the LG spider shaft 4434EN1002A and the 4036ER2003A lip seal and bearings kit for the WD-8013F family.
The kits do not include the spider hex bolts. Most fitters re-use the originals, but corroded bolt heads can round off on the way out, so a set of three replacement LG spider hex bolts 4000FR4031B is a sensible optional add-on.
Fitting the kit: what the job actually involves
This is the biggest job you can do on a front loader: the drum comes out of the cabinet and the outer tub is split to reach the spider and bearing housing. Allow an afternoon, a socket set, a rubber mallet and a second pair of hands for lifting the drum. Unplug the machine and turn off the taps before you start.
- Remove the panels, disconnect the door seal, hoses and wiring, and note where each screw came from.
- Lift the complete tub and drum assembly out of the cabinet and split the outer tub.
- Undo the spider bolts and drive the old spider shaft out of the bearings, checking the drum where the arms mount.
- Drift out the old bearings and seal, clean the housing, fit the new bearings and lip seal, then fit the new spider shaft to the drum.
- Reassemble in reverse, run a short empty cycle and check for leaks at the rear of the tub.
Many owners complete it with a video open on the phone. Others buy the kit and hand it to a local repairer, which keeps the parts cost down while leaving the heavy lifting to someone with a bearing press. If you are weighing the repair against a new machine, our bearing replacement worth-it guide lays out how to make that call.
Frequently asked questions
My machine is a WD1409NCE. Which kit do I order?
WD1409NCE appears in the model lists for both the MHW62021601 kit and the 4434ER1008B kit. Read the part number cast into your old spider if the drum is already out, or send us the model and serial number from the model sticker and we will check before you order.
Is the kit for a WD-8013F the same as the kit for a WD11020D?
No. The hyphenated WD-8013F, WD-10xx and WD-12xx machines take the 4434EN1002A kit with the 4036ER2003A lip seal, while WD11020D through WD14030D6 take the 4434ER1008B spider shaft. The castings do not interchange, so match the model number, not the look of the part.
Can I fit just the spider shaft and keep the old bearings?
You can, but on a machine that has been banging the bearings have almost always been hammered and the seal has let water through. A new spider on worn bearings is usually noisy again within months, and the second strip-down is the same afternoon over again.
How do I know it is the spider and not just the bearings?
Lift and rock the drum with the machine unplugged. Sideways slop and a gritty rumble when spun by hand are bearing signs; a drum that drops, tilts unevenly or shows a broken arm through the drum holes is the spider. On an LG the two go together, which is why the 4434ER1008B kit and its siblings replace both.
Do I have to strip the machine to find out which spider I have?
Not usually. For most models the sticker matches only one kit; only the five overlap models need the old spider’s part number or a model and serial check with us. If your model is not listed against any kit, send us the full model number rather than guessing from a similar-looking one.
Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
