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After 20 years of reliable service this great dryer still works, but now makes some awful noises while running. I'm replacing all the mechanical wear parts.
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Obtain replacement parts. I found a mfr's parts list for my unit through a search. All parts that I wanted were available via Amazon. My entire bill with shipping was under $50.
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Unplug the dryer. First clear a 2-3 feet of space in front of the dryer. You will be pulling large parts out of the front.
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Use screwdriver to remove front of unit. Be careful to release wires from holding clips.
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Now remove inner bulkhead, using nutdriver?
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At idler pulley, work the belt loose from its drive and remove it from the dryer.
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Dryer drum can now be removed. Gently lift it out of the dryer.
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Locate both drum rollers in the dryer. See photo
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Remove old drum roller. The bearings wear out in these. First remove the snap ring on the front of the shaft. Then pull off the roller.
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Remove old drum roller shaft. These can get worn after years of use. They come off by twisting them counter-clockwise.
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Install new shaft, drum roller, and snap ring. Repeat for other roller, since there are 2 in this unit.
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Replace old idler pulley. These can get noisy and sticky as their bearings wear out.
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Remove snap ring. Old pulley will come off. Inspect and clean the shaft. Install new pulley. Install snap ring.
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I didn't replace my idler pulley tension spring, but if yours is broken or stretched, the part is Maytag #303945
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Replace front glides/pads. These parts reduce friction between the spinning drum and bulkhead. Over time they become less effective. They are inexpensive to replace and a good excuse to play with a riveter.
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Drill out rivets of old glides. I used a ? bit. Pull up old glides.
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Fit new pad and glide into place. Install with ? rivets that were included in kit.
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Repeat for other glide location
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Install drum back into dryer. Verify that it rolls smoothly on rollers.
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Install new belt into dryer. See photo for proper belt path through the idler pulley.
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Turn the drum a few times to verify belt will stay on path.
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Reinstall bulkhead.
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Reinstall front panel, taking care to tuck wiring back into clips.
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Plug dryer back in and do a short test with a small load. Dryer should run nice and quiet now!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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