Part Location Diagram of 8547174 Whirlpool 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 8547174

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15 - 30 mins 

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$33.51
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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.

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Replacing your Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel

Replacing your Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel

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Installation Instructions Provided by Fix customers like you.

Average Repair Rating: 4.1 / 5.0, 2 reviews.
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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 re move 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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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX1487714
Manufacturer Part Number: 8547174
Brand
Model Number
Description
Maytag
MED6300TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MED6400TB0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MED6400TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MED6600TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6300TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6300TQ1
Dryer - RESIDENTIAL DRYER
Maytag
MGD6400TB0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6400TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6600TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6600TQ1
Dryer - RESIDENTIAL DRYER
Whirlpool
WED6200SW0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6200SW1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SB0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SB1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SG0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SG1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SW0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SW1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6600VU0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6600VW0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6600WL0
Dryer - Residential 29" Electric
Whirlpool
WGD6200SW0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6200SW1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6200SW2
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SB0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SB1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SB2
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SG0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SG1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SG2
Dryer - Residential