Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Electric Dryer Left Support Roller Shaft #W10359270

Whirlpool Electric Dryer Left Support Roller Shaft #W10359270

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All the information in this roller shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral

Tools used: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, socket wrench, pliers

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to pull out the lint screen and remove the two screws near the opening.
3
Next, insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two spring clips and rotate the top up.
4
Disconnect the door switch wires and remove the top front panel screws.
5
Now, lift the panel up and out.
6
If your model has two front panels
7
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the clips above the lower panel to remove it.
8
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
9
Depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
10
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
11
Unscrew the mounting bracket for the left support roller and unclip it from the shaft.
12
Now, remove the front tri-ring to release the roller and remove the back tri-ring as well.
13
You’ll need to remove the back panel next.
14
Remove the nut and washer that secure the shaft.
15
Now pull the old shaft and washer out.
16
Install the new roller shaft by sliding the washer onto it and inserting it into the hole.
17
Secure the shaft with pliers as you thread the washer and nut onto the shaft from the rear then tighten the nut.
18
Slide the back tri-ring on the front of the shaft then install the roller, and secure it with the front tri-ring.
19
Replace the mounting bracket for the roller and secure with the clip and screw.
20
Reinstall the back panel.
21
Next, replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two new rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
22
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
23
Reinstall the front panel or panels.
24
If your model has a solid front panel, line up the drum with the front panel seal then align the slots with the retaining clips and press down the panel until it locks into place.
25
If your model has two panels, align the slots in the upper panel with the screws while lining up the drum.
26
Tighten the screws and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
27
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
28
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
29
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description


All the information in this roller shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral

Tools used: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, socket wrench, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to pull out the lint screen and remove the two screws near the opening.
3
Next, insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two spring clips and rotate the top up.
4
Disconnect the door switch wires and remove the top front panel screws.
5
Now, lift the panel up and out.
6
If your model has two front panels
7
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the clips above the lower panel to remove it.
8
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
9
Depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
10
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
11
Unscrew the mounting bracket for the left support roller and unclip it from the shaft.
12
Now, remove the front tri-ring to release the roller and remove the back tri-ring as well.
13
You’ll need to remove the back panel next.
14
Remove the nut and washer that secure the shaft.
15
Now pull the old shaft and washer out.
16
Install the new roller shaft by sliding the washer onto it and inserting it into the hole.
17
Secure the shaft with pliers as you thread the washer and nut onto the shaft from the rear then tighten the nut.
18
Slide the back tri-ring on the front of the shaft then install the roller, and secure it with the front tri-ring.
19
Replace the mounting bracket for the roller and secure with the clip and screw.
20
Reinstall the back panel.
21
Next, replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two new rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
22
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
23
Reinstall the front panel or panels.
24
If your model has a solid front panel, line up the drum with the front panel seal then align the slots with the retaining clips and press down the panel until it locks into place.
25
If your model has two panels, align the slots in the upper panel with the screws while lining up the drum.
26
Tighten the screws and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
27
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
28
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
29
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.

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