Dryer Drive Belt - GE GUD27ESSMWW Technical Service Manual

Dryer Drive Belt

WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury
and wear Kevlar gloves and sleeves or equivalent
protection.
The drive belt is a 4-rib belt and extends from
under the motor pulley, over the top of the idler
pulley, and around the perimeter of the dryer
drum. (See belt diagram Belt Installed on
Pulleys, in the next column.) Belt tension is
maintained by the idler pulley and is driven by a
pulley attached to the motor shaft.
Drive Belt Removal
1. Remove the dryer front panel. (See Dryer
Front Panel in this section of this service
guide.)
2. Reach under the right-hand side of the drum,
pull the idler pulley down and to the right, and
lock the idler arm on the top corner of the
motor bracket to release belt tension. (See
the photo below. Drum removed for clarity.)
WARNING: The idler arm is under high tension.
To prevent injury, do not let the idler arm snap
back.
3. Disengage the belt from the motor and idler
pulleys and remove through the front of the
dryer.
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm
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Drive Belt Installation
1. Remove the dryer front panel. (See Dryer
Front Panel in this section of this service
guide.)
2. Reach under the right-hand side of the drum,
pull the idler pulley down and to the right, and
lock the pulley shaft on the top corner of the
motor bracket. (See photo.)
3. Place the belt in position around the perimeter
of the drum through the front of the dryer.
4. Place the belt in position around the motor
pulley. (See diagram.) Release the idler
pulley from the motor bracket and guide onto
the belt.
NOTE: Check to make sure the belt is in place
and not twisted before installing the front panel.
Rotate the drum by hand counter-clockwise
several times to ensure proper belt alignment.
Belt Installed on Pulleys
Belt Switch
A belt switch, activated by the idler arm, is
fastened to the motor bracket by two screws.
Should the drive belt break, the belt switch will
open the drive motor circuit, interrupting dryer
operation.
Idler Arm
Belt Switch