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1487714-2-M-Whirlpool-8547174-Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel
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Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel
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Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel

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Fix Number: FIX1487714
Manufacturer #: 8547174
Manufactured by: Whirlpool
  • Product Description

    A dryer's idler pulley wheel serves to help the belt to rotate the drum. This arm is what attaches to the idler pulley wheel.

  • Works with the following brands
    Whirlpool, Maytag
  • Works with the following products
    Dryer
  • Fixes the following symptoms
    Noisy
  • Part Number Cross Reference
    Part# 8547174 replaces these:
    AP3890848, 1201316, 8547174, 8547174V, 8547174VP
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Product Description

A dryer's idler pulley wheel serves to help the belt to rotate the drum. This arm is what attaches to the idler pulley wheel.

  • Works with the following brands:
    Whirlpool, Maytag
  • Works with the following products:
    Dryer
  • Fixes the following symptoms:
    Noisy
  • Part# 8547174 replaces these:
    AP3890848, 1201316, 8547174, 8547174V, 8547174VP

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Replacing your Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel

Replacing your Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel

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  • Customer:
    michael from Tampa, FL
  • Parts Used:
    8547174, 49621
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Dryer had a very loud squealing sound
Remove 2 screws in the lint catcher push in on the clips in the front corners with a slim screwdriver to flip the top up then remove the two 5/16th bolts on either side to release the front of the dryer lifting slightly to remove the front then tilt dryer back so your not on the floor. Then remove the tension spring remove the bolt 3/8 remove the idler pully bracket then reverse to put back together after aligning the belt
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  • Customer:
    Louise from New Providence, NJ
  • Parts Used:
    8547174, WP8547168
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
screaching sound when on
pryed top open, unplugged door connecter in front right area, used socket set to loosen bolts in front x4 then was able to see belt and idler pulley arm/wheel bottom right then removed dryer drum to access the belt/pulley and reverse to put back together. also forgot to say that u need to take the two screws off by lint trap
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