Rear Drum Seal Assembly - GE DCVH480EK Technical Service Manual

The drum shaft fi ts into the bearing located in the
center back of the cabinet.
The bearing is attached to the cabinet with 4
Phillips-head screws and a tab located at the top.
Tab
Bearing

Rear Drum Seal Assembly

The rear drum seal assembly consists of a felt seal
that is permanently attached to a rubber gasket
and a circular bracket.
The rubber gasket is attached to the back of the
circular bracket with 6 rubber tabs. The circular
bracket is attached to the inside of the cabinet with
3 Phillips-head screws and 2 metal tabs.
WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
replacing the rear drum seal. Use caution to avoid
injury. Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
To remove the rear drum seal:
1. Remove the drum. (See
2. Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws from the
circular bracket.
3. Rotate the rear drum seal assembly 1/2-inch
counterclockwise, then pull the rear drum seal
assembly straight out from the cabinet.
Felt Seal
Tab
4. At each tab location, pull the rubber gasket
away from the circular bracket.
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Drum and Bearing
Rubber Gasket
Tab