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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Gas Dryer Drum Bearing Kit Installation #WE25M40
GE Gas Dryer Drum Bearing Kit Installation #WE25M40
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$73.27Estimated Savings
$112.5004:49
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drum bearing on GE gas dryers using this kit. The most common reason for replacing the drum bearing is if it is worn out.
All of the information in this drum bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA, JC Penney
All of the information in this drum bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA, JC Penney
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Remove the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
8
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
9
Use the belt to help lift out the drum.
10
Next, use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the “o” ring from the bearing shaft.
11
Now pull off the old bearing.
12
Install the new drum bearing by sliding it onto the bearing shaft.
13
Replace the “o” ring to secure.
14
Replace the drum in the cabinet by aligning the drum shaft and bearing with the bearing retainer on the rear panel.
15
Reach under the drum and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
16
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
17
Replace the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
18
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
19
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
20
Secure the screws.
21
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
22
Fully position then replace the screws.
23
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
24
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drum bearing on GE gas dryers using this kit. The most common reason for replacing the drum bearing is if it is worn out.
All of the information in this drum bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA, JC Penney
All of the information in this drum bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA, JC Penney
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Remove the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
8
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
9
Use the belt to help lift out the drum.
10
Next, use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the “o” ring from the bearing shaft.
11
Now pull off the old bearing.
12
Install the new drum bearing by sliding it onto the bearing shaft.
13
Replace the “o” ring to secure.
14
Replace the drum in the cabinet by aligning the drum shaft and bearing with the bearing retainer on the rear panel.
15
Reach under the drum and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
16
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
17
Replace the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
18
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
19
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
20
Secure the screws.
21
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
22
Fully position then replace the screws.
23
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
24
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drum Bearing
$73.27
Total$0.00
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