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TO REPLACE THE TUMBLER AND/OR TUMBLER SUPPORT
1. Remove tumbler pulley and bearing box (follow “TO REPLACE THE REAR TUMBLER BEARING”
steps 1 through 4).
2. Remove front panel assembly.
A. Discontinue power to dryer.
B. Disconnect main door switch wiring from inside control wire box.
NOTE: Identify location of each wire for correct re-installation.
C. Open control (service) door.
D. Open lint door.
E. Remove the screws securing the front panel to the dryer.
F. Gently remove front panel assembly from the dryer.
IMPORTANT: When removing front panel assembly be careful not to damage door switch wires.
3. Loosen set screws on rear tumbler bearing.
NOTE: Check tension of belts and alignment of tumbler before operating dryer.
4. Using a wheel puller gently push the tumbler shaft torwards the front through the front tumbler bearing.
NOTE: An alternate method would be to place a block of wood on the end of the tumbler shaft and
strike it with a heavy hammer. To prevent damage to the shaft, the wheel puller method is
preferred.
5. Remove the tumbler and support through the front of the dryer.
A. Remove the bolt in the center of the tumbler back wall.
B. Loosen and remove the nuts and washers from the tumbler tie rods. Remove the rods.
C. Replace either tumbler or tumbler support by reversing the procedure.
6. Reassemble components into dryer by reversing steps 1 through 4.