Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Laundry Center Washer Transmission Pulley Replacement (5304515861)

Frigidaire Laundry Center Washer Transmission Pulley Replacement (5304515861)

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the washer transmission pulley on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the tub will not agitate or spin.

This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire

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Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the washer transmission pulley in your frigidaire laundry center…
2
… you will need a 10mm socket, a 17mm socket, and a strap wrench.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord…
4
… and shut off the incoming water supply.
5
Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
6
Detach the venting from the dryer.
7
Remove the hot and cold-water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
8
Remove the end of the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
9
Secure the washer lid with tape.
10
Now carefully tip the appliance back so it rests on its rear panel.
11
Use the 10mm socket to unthread the four mounting screws to release the belt cover.
12
Rotate the belt to detach it from the pulleys.
13
Use the strap wrench to secure the transmission pulley…
14
… as you use the 17mm socket to unthread the mounting nut.
15
With the nut unthreaded, slide the old pulley off.
16
To install the new washer transmission pulley…
17
… slide it onto the transmission shaft.
18
Align the washer then thread the nut.
19
Use the strap wrench to secure the pulley as you tighten the nut.
20
With the grooved-side facing inward, align the belt on the motor pulley then loop it onto the new transmission pulley – rotate the belt to fully align.
21
Reposition the belt cover…
22
… and rethread the mounting screws.
23
The larger screws secure the cover to the transmission plate.
24
With the cover secured, return the laundry center to its upright position.
25
Reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
26
Reattach the hot and cold-water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
27
Reattach the venting…
28
… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
29
Turn the water supply back on…
30
… plug the power cord back in…
31
… and your laundry center should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the washer transmission pulley on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the tub will not agitate or spin.

This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire

Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the washer transmission pulley in your frigidaire laundry center…
2
… you will need a 10mm socket, a 17mm socket, and a strap wrench.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord…
4
… and shut off the incoming water supply.
5
Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
6
Detach the venting from the dryer.
7
Remove the hot and cold-water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
8
Remove the end of the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
9
Secure the washer lid with tape.
10
Now carefully tip the appliance back so it rests on its rear panel.
11
Use the 10mm socket to unthread the four mounting screws to release the belt cover.
12
Rotate the belt to detach it from the pulleys.
13
Use the strap wrench to secure the transmission pulley…
14
… as you use the 17mm socket to unthread the mounting nut.
15
With the nut unthreaded, slide the old pulley off.
16
To install the new washer transmission pulley…
17
… slide it onto the transmission shaft.
18
Align the washer then thread the nut.
19
Use the strap wrench to secure the pulley as you tighten the nut.
20
With the grooved-side facing inward, align the belt on the motor pulley then loop it onto the new transmission pulley – rotate the belt to fully align.
21
Reposition the belt cover…
22
… and rethread the mounting screws.
23
The larger screws secure the cover to the transmission plate.
24
With the cover secured, return the laundry center to its upright position.
25
Reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
26
Reattach the hot and cold-water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
27
Reattach the venting…
28
… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
29
Turn the water supply back on…
30
… plug the power cord back in…
31
… and your laundry center should be ready for use.

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