rack blue wheel and axis roller for dishwasher — improves basket movement, protects rails, and makes midcycle loading easy. Key benefits Allows the basket to stop at any point during sliding so you can add or remove dishes halfway without the basket rolling back or forward. Reduces friction between the basket and the guide rail, making the rack pull smoother and preventing scraping or collision with the dishwasher interior. Evenly distributes the weight of the basket and tableware to prevent local stress that can deform the guide rail. Dampens vibration during movement to reduce noise and prevent longterm loosening of the rail mounting. What it does (functions) Stop function: lets the basket remain stationary at any position during withdrawal. Rolling/axle function: lowers sliding resistance and prevents forced dragging when pulling the rack. Load distribution: spreads weight across the rail to reduce point stress and deformation. Vibration control: steadies the basket to protect the guide rail structure and reduce wear. Important attributes Position: designed specifically for the dishwasher basket ( rack). Color/identification: blue wheel and matching axis roller for easy recognition during replacement. Performance: improves smoothness of rack movement, reduces noise and impacts, and helps extend the life of rails and fasteners. Construction: built as a compact wheelandaxle assembly intended to withstand normal dishwasher use and repeated sliding cycles. Compatibility and installation notes Intended for use with rack wheel/roller assemblies and guide rails; serves as a replacement component to restore proper rack motion. Check your dishwasher's basket wheel size and mounting style to confirm fit before ordering. (This product provides the rack stopandroll functions described above and is used in place of worn or damaged rack wheels.) Practical use scenarios Midmeal loading: stop the rack partway out to add a casserole dish or lid without the rack sliding back in, then close smoothly when finished. Quiet, smooth operation: worn rack wheels to eliminate scraping or rough pulls when loading heavy glasses and plates. Preventative maintenance: upgrade or the wheel/axis roller to reduce stress on guide rails in households that frequently carry heavy tableware, avoiding rail deformation and loose fasteners over time. Why choose this part Restores and protects rack functionality by combining a positive stopping action with smooth rolling and weight distribution. Addresses common problems — noisy or hardtopull racks, rack collisions with the interior, rail deformation, and vibrationrelated loosening — without altering the dishwasher's original design or operation.