Whirlpool 27' Job Aid - Page 25

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Removing the Belt and the Drum

1. Remove the front panel.

2. Reach underneath drum and behind motor to locate idler pulley. Push idler pulley to

left to release drum belt tension. Remove the belt from the motor pulley. (Fig. 41)

3. Remove the drum and belt from the cabinet. (Fig. 42)

1. Remove the front panel.

2. Remove the tri-ring and the support rollers. (Fig. 43)

Using a 9/16'' open end wrench, remove the

support roller shaft. (Front support rollers are

right-hand thread.)

3. Attach the new front support rollers and shafts.

1. Open dryer door and remove the lint screen.

2. Remove the toe panel.

3. Remove the two (2) screws attaching the grill assembly to the front panel and remove the grill

assembly. (Fig. 44)

Fig. 41

Fig. 44

Fig. 42

Fig. 43