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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Dryer Motor Pulley Replacement #WP8066184 
Whirlpool Gas Dryer Motor Pulley Replacement #WP8066184
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$40.94Estimated Savings
$112.5003:43
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the motor pulley on a Whirlpool gas dryer (model #WGD49STBW2). The most common reason for replacing the pulley is if the drum will not spin.
This pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Gas Dryer - WGD49STBW2
2
Dryer Motor Pulley Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, putty knife, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver, a 7/16th inch wrench, pliers
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Pull out the lint filter and place a towel over the opening to prevent the screws from falling into the venting.
7
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the main top to the lint filter housing.
8
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
9
Sharp
10
Lift the main top up.
11
Disconnect the door switch wire connecter.
12
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the front panel.
13
Heavy
14
Lift the front panel up and out to remove.
15
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt then unthread the belt from the idler pulley and motor pulley.
16
You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
17
Detach the idler pulley from the dryer base and set it aside.
18
Use a 7/16th inch wrench to secure the motor shaft and pliers to loosen the motor pulley by rotating it counter-clockwise.
19
Unthread the old pulley.
20
Install the new motor pulley by threading it clockwise onto the motor shaft.
21
Use the wrench and pliers to tighten.
22
Reposition the idler pulley on the base.
23
Replace the drum by aligning the rim with the felt seal on the rear rollers.
24
Loop the belt around the idler pulley and motor pulley in a zig-zag formation.
25
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
26
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the front of the drum on the bulkhead while hooking the slots at the bottom of the panel on the mounting clips attached to the frame.
27
Replace the screws to secure the panel.
28
Reconnect the door switch wire.
29
Lower the main top and snap it into position.
30
Thread and tighten the screws to secure the main top to the lint filter housing.
31
Replace the lint filter.
32
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 repair instructions for replacing the motor pulley on a Whirlpool gas dryer (model #WGD49STBW2). The most common reason for replacing the pulley is if the drum will not spin.
This pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Gas Dryer - WGD49STBW2
2
Dryer Motor Pulley Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, putty knife, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver, a 7/16th inch wrench, pliers
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Pull out the lint filter and place a towel over the opening to prevent the screws from falling into the venting.
7
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the main top to the lint filter housing.
8
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
9
Sharp
10
Lift the main top up.
11
Disconnect the door switch wire connecter.
12
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the front panel.
13
Heavy
14
Lift the front panel up and out to remove.
15
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt then unthread the belt from the idler pulley and motor pulley.
16
You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
17
Detach the idler pulley from the dryer base and set it aside.
18
Use a 7/16th inch wrench to secure the motor shaft and pliers to loosen the motor pulley by rotating it counter-clockwise.
19
Unthread the old pulley.
20
Install the new motor pulley by threading it clockwise onto the motor shaft.
21
Use the wrench and pliers to tighten.
22
Reposition the idler pulley on the base.
23
Replace the drum by aligning the rim with the felt seal on the rear rollers.
24
Loop the belt around the idler pulley and motor pulley in a zig-zag formation.
25
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
26
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the front of the drum on the bulkhead while hooking the slots at the bottom of the panel on the mounting clips attached to the frame.
27
Replace the screws to secure the panel.
28
Reconnect the door switch wire.
29
Lower the main top and snap it into position.
30
Thread and tighten the screws to secure the main top to the lint filter housing.
31
Replace the lint filter.
32
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Motor Pulley
$40.94
Total$0.00
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