Drum And Bearing - GE DCVH480EK Technical Service Manual

To replace the drive belt:
1. Lift the front of the drum up, then place the belt
in position around the circumference of the
drum.
2. From the back of the dryer, reach under the left
side of the drum, and push the idler pulley up to
the right.
3. Route the belt over the left side of the idler
pulley, then around the motor pulley.
Note: The belt should be oriented so that the belt
grooves contact the motor pulley.
4. Slowly release the idler arm, and guide the belt
into position.

Drum and Bearing

The dryer drum is made of 304 stainless steel and
has three replaceable drum baffl es attached to the
inside. The drum rotates clockwise at approximately
50 rpm.
It is necessary to remove the belt (See
before lifting and pulling the drum out of the
cabinet.
The drum shaft is permanently attached to the back
of the drum. A plastic washer is installed on the
drum shaft.
• The plastic washer is available separately.
• If the drum shaft is damaged, the drum and
bearing will have to be replaced.
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Drive Belt
Drum Shaft
Plastic Washer
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