Remove Idler Assembly, Pulley And Bearing - Mfr25 - Maytag MFR Series Service Manual

ReMOve iDleR aSSeMBly, pulley anD BeaRinG - MFR25

Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Remove the belts and springs
(See page 4-29).
2. Use a 3mm hex key to loosen the set screw
on the collar that secures the idler assembly
to the shaft.
3. Pull the idler assembly off the shaft.
4. There is a bushing in both ends of the hole
that the shaft goes in.
5. To remove the idler pulley, use a snap ring
tool to remove the small retainer ring.
Bearing
Snap ring
6. Use a gear puller and wrench to pull the
idler pulley off.
3mm Hex
Set Screw
Shaft Collar
7. To remove the bearing inside the idler
pulley, remove the large snap ring and
remove the bearing (See photo at top of
column).
Bushing In
Both Ends
4-31
Pulley
Snap Ring