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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dryer Idler Assembly Replacement #WP37001287
Maytag Dryer Idler Assembly Replacement #WP37001287
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$35.94Estimated Savings
$112.5005:29
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the idler assembly on Maytag dryers. The most common reason for replacing the idler is when there is a lack of tension in the dryer belt, but the belt isn’t broken.
All of the information in this idler assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, needle nose pliers, 7/16" socket
All of the information in this idler assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, needle nose pliers, 7/16" socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the idler assembly in your dryer
2
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
3
Detach the panel.
4
Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
5
Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
6
Note the orientation of the door switch wires then disconnect them and set the panel aside.
7
Unthread the main top mounting screws.
8
Lift the main top up and support it.
9
Disconnect the light assembly wires and remove them from the retainer.
10
Unthread the front bulkhead mounting screws.
11
Lift the bulkhead up to detach it from the cabinet.
12
Reach under the drum and unhook the belt from the pulley and the motor shaft.
13
You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
14
Use needle-nose pliers to help detach the spring from the idler pulley arm.
15
Secure the nut using a 7/16th inch wrench then use a 7/16th inch socket to unthread the shoulder bolt to release the old idler assembly.
16
Install the new idler assembly by first inserting the shoulder bolt then align the arm on the mounting bracket.
17
Thread and tighten the nut to secure.
18
Attach the spring to the idler pulley arm.
19
Reinstall the drum by aligning it on the rollers.
20
Loop the belt on the pulley and motor shaft in a zigzag formation.
21
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
22
Replace the front bulkhead by aligning the drum then insert the tabs into the slots in the cabinet.
23
Rethread the mounting screws.
24
Feed the light assembly wires through the retainer and reconnect them.
25
Remove the support and lower the main top.
26
Secure it with the screws.
27
Replace the front panel by first reconnection the door switch wires to the appropriate terminals.
28
Now hook the retaining clips under the main top fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
29
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
30
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the idler assembly on Maytag dryers. The most common reason for replacing the idler is when there is a lack of tension in the dryer belt, but the belt isn’t broken.
All of the information in this idler assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, needle nose pliers, 7/16" socket
All of the information in this idler assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, needle nose pliers, 7/16" socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the idler assembly in your dryer
2
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
3
Detach the panel.
4
Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
5
Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
6
Note the orientation of the door switch wires then disconnect them and set the panel aside.
7
Unthread the main top mounting screws.
8
Lift the main top up and support it.
9
Disconnect the light assembly wires and remove them from the retainer.
10
Unthread the front bulkhead mounting screws.
11
Lift the bulkhead up to detach it from the cabinet.
12
Reach under the drum and unhook the belt from the pulley and the motor shaft.
13
You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
14
Use needle-nose pliers to help detach the spring from the idler pulley arm.
15
Secure the nut using a 7/16th inch wrench then use a 7/16th inch socket to unthread the shoulder bolt to release the old idler assembly.
16
Install the new idler assembly by first inserting the shoulder bolt then align the arm on the mounting bracket.
17
Thread and tighten the nut to secure.
18
Attach the spring to the idler pulley arm.
19
Reinstall the drum by aligning it on the rollers.
20
Loop the belt on the pulley and motor shaft in a zigzag formation.
21
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
22
Replace the front bulkhead by aligning the drum then insert the tabs into the slots in the cabinet.
23
Rethread the mounting screws.
24
Feed the light assembly wires through the retainer and reconnect them.
25
Remove the support and lower the main top.
26
Secure it with the screws.
27
Replace the front panel by first reconnection the door switch wires to the appropriate terminals.
28
Now hook the retaining clips under the main top fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
29
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
30
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Idler Assembly
$35.94
Total$0.00
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