Idler Pulley - Maytag MLE22PD Service Manual

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 dryer drum (See page 4-29).
2. Remove the 10mm (3/8") hex head bolt
securing idler arm to motor base bracket.
10mm Hex
Head Bolt
3. The mounting bolt has a shoulder and a
permanent washer.
4. The spring attached to the idler arm may
just fall off while removing the assembly.
5. Pull the idler arm away from the motor
bracket and remove it.

iDler pulleY

6. The other end of the spring attaches to a
tab on the base of the motor.
7. When reinstalling the idler pulley assembly,
reattach the spring to the tab on the motor
bracket and to the slot in the idler arm.
Tab On Motor
Bracket
8. Place the bent end of the idler arm through
the hole in the motor bracket. This is what
actuates the belt switch if the belt breaks.
9. Reinstall the bolt to secure the idler arm to
the motor bracket.
10. Test operation of idler pulley assembly by
lifting ut up to feel the tension of the spring
and listen for the sound of the belt switch.
4-33
Slot In
Idler Arm
Spring
Belt Switch
Bent End
10mm Bolt
Idler Arm
Spring