The Wacker Neuson Return Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for the GS12Ai screed. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring a direct, hassle-free installation. If your GS12Ai is showing signs of sluggish or incomplete return action, replacing the Return Spring restores correct mechanical response and keeps the machine operating as intended.
Key Features
- OEM Spring Tension Integrity — Manufactured to the original load and deflection specification, so return force is consistent and predictable — not too stiff, not too soft.
- Drop-In Installation — Engineered to the exact hook geometry and coil dimensions of the factory part, seating correctly without rework or adjustment.
- Confirmed Fitment for the GS12Ai — Verified for the Wacker Neuson GS12Ai screed, so you can order with confidence knowing this is the correct part for your machine.
- Restores Full Return Stroke — A worn or broken return spring causes incomplete or inconsistent return travel; replacing it brings the mechanism back to its full, intended range of motion.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Authentic OEM quality means the material grade, coil count, and wire diameter all match the original — no guesswork on compatibility or service life.
A return spring is a tension or compression spring that pulls or pushes a mechanical component back to its resting position after it has been actuated. In a screed application, this spring ensures that moving parts reset reliably between cycles, maintaining consistent operation and preventing mechanical binding. When a return spring weakens or breaks, the affected mechanism may fail to reset fully, causing irregular performance, increased wear on surrounding components, or a complete loss of function in that assembly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100003423 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Return Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GS12Ai | GS12AI | 5000620317 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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