Drive Belt - GE DBVH512 Technical Service Manual

Front Panel
Removal of the front panel provides access to the
drum and drive belt. The front panel is held in place
by 4 screws.
To remove the front panel:
1. Remove the top panel. (See
2. Remove the control panel. (See
3. Disconnect the door switch wire harness and
the sensor rod wire harness to the power board.
Note: In the following step it may be necessary to
raise the front of the dryer to gain access to the
screws.
4. Remove the 4 Phillips-head screws that hold the
front panel to the cabinet.
WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury and
wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
The drive belt (part # WE12M22) extends from the
motor pulley, past the idler pulley, and around
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Top Panel
the perimeter of the dryer drum. Belt tension is
maintained by the idler pulley and driven by a
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Control Panel
pulley attached to the rear of the motor shaft.
To remove the drive belt:
1.
WARNING: The idler arm is under high tension. To
prevent injury, do not let the idler arm snap back.
2.
3.
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Drive Belt

Remove the top, control, and front panels. (See
Top Panel, Control Panel
Reach under the left side of the drum, push the
idler pulley down and to the right, then lock
the idler arm on the top corner of the motor
support.
Locked Position
Remove the belt from the motor pulley and
idler pulley. Guide the belt past the front of the
cabinet base.
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Front Panel.
Idler Pulley
Motor
Support
Idler
Arm