Top Bearing

Just like in any of the videos. Only difference was that the area around drum was too small for my hands to fit in to replace the belt. I had to remove the circuit board bridge at top of machine and move it back to allow the drum to be tipped up a sufficient distance so that I could get my hands in. Was actually able to see the idler a ... Read more rm on the right side (left looking from front) behind motor to help mount belt (gave me another 6" - 8" clearance). It would have helped if the video had noted that the belt went to one of the rear groves molded into the tub. Also not really clear how the felt strip mounted around lower section (exhaust vent under filter). It seems to have a weird tie-off; and, does the flat side or narrow side go in (I put the flat side toward the front panel housing). Really good that the video noted that the ribbed side of belt went toward the drum.

Removed screws from top and front leaving bottom screws in just loose.Front will lift off lower bottom screws to make reinstall much easier and quicker repair.

I simply watched the video and ordered the replacement parts. Very easy to do and I would highly recommend doing this yourself rather than paying a repairman.

I simply followed the video for this repair on youtube. The only difference was that steve left out the two screws on the back of the console that needed to be removed before the console would come off.

Followed the video easily enough. All but one slide was worn out and missing. Originally, I only ordered the Top Bearing and the 4 slides, but found out the felt ring had also deteriorated and needed to be replaced, so I had to place a 2nd parts order. I kept the old Top Bearing for possible future use, as it looked to be in good shape ... Read more and only the slides and felt ring were worn out.

Per the video instructions. It was fast and easy. A great service.

After unplugging the power cord, remove plastic cover from behind control panel (3 screws keep separate). Now the (2 screws) that hold the top of the dryer in place can be removed. Slide the top forward and lift it off. Unplug the control panel from the mother board, also unplug light and door switch from the wire harness (quick conn ... Read more ects). The control panel can now be removed and set aside (2 screws). With the door open remove the 4 hinge screws and set the door aside. Back the screw on the bottom of the front panel out about 1/4 inch, there is one on each bottom corner just above the leveling foot. Remove the 2 screws on the top of the front panel and it can then be tilted forward until it clears the drum at which point it can be lifted off of the 2 bottom screws previously loosened. Lay the front panel flat on something soft to protect the paint. (Blanket or carpet) I bent a coat hanger into a hook and used it to hold the drum up and centered while I replaced the bearings and felt in the front panel. Using only your fingers it is possible to release the clips holding the top bearing in place. Before removing the old top bearing I assembled the new top bearing placing the black and white slide bearings to match the old ones. Remove duct felt and old top bearing and snap the new one in place being sure to clip the wires back into their same position. Replace the new duct felt seal and you are ready to put it all back together. With the door removed the front panel is much lighter and easier to handle. Slide the front panel onto the 2 bottom screws remove the hanger and reach through the front opening and hold the drum centered while you slide the front panel back into place. Once the front panel is back in place and the top and bottom screws are tightened the rest of the dryer can easily be reassembled in the reverse order as it was taken apart. All the screws used to assemble the dryer are the same except the 3 that holding the plastic cover on the back of the control panel. (Keep them separate) oh yes, the hinge screws are different too. Good luck!

Put in new parts

the parts arrived quick and they were all correct. removed the dryer face and replaced new top bearing light socket and drum slides very very easy. like a new dryer and no squeeking any more. love the price and page diagrams and quick shipping.

I did some research online then ordered front and rear bearings. I didn't realize they came 1 in a pack, so I had to order again. Shipping was fast. When I took the dryer apart, I found the bearing was bad too. I ordered the bearing. when that arrived, it only took a few minutes to put it all back together. Assembled everything, screwed i ... Read more t together and it runs quiet like new. It was pretty straight forward. Took the panel off the back of the control, took the control assembly off, then the front door assembly. Put it together in reverse order.