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Shaking uncontrollably during spin

My washer just began doing this... come about 6-7 min. left during spin/fluff cycle the washer starts loudly shaking... it's pretty bad... i thought maybe had done to lg. of a load, yet it's doing it w/the smaller loads too... grrrr... it shakes crazy for 30sec. - 1min. then stops it's self and starts again from the slow to the crazy... it's not pulling any codes, so...? i'm not sure what to do? any advice or suggestions?

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Check the Vibration damper rods to be sure that...
1. They are there and mount is solid.
2. If they are broken in 1/2.
3. The plastic knuckle mounts are not missing/broken.
4. There is oil in the shock absorber/spring section of the rods.

Also - there are suspension springs on the bottom of the tub that could be broken and/or missing.

Replace/repair as necessary.

IF THIS IS A BRAND NEW INSTALLATION - be sure you have removed the basket shipping pins (4) that secure the tub during shipping.

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