Back Support Rollers & Shafts - Maytag MLE22PD Service Manual

BaCK SuppOrT rOllerS & SHaFTS
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. Two back support rollers are mounted to
the back bulkhead on shafts. Remove the
tri-clip from the shaft.
Two Back Support
Rollers
3. Slide support roller off the shaft.
4. There is another tri-clip behind the roller for
proper spacing. When replacing a roller,
always replace both tri-clips to make sure
roller will stay in position while running.
nOTe: Do not lubricate this wheel or shaft
because lubrication attracts lint and dust
which will cause premature wear of the
support bearing. Clean shaft with fine steel
wool to eliminate squeaks or replace worn
roller supports.
5. Use an adjustable wrench between the
back bulkhead and the back panel to
remove the 14mm (9/16") nut on each shaft.
14mm Nut Behind
Back Bulkhead
nOTe: To support the roller shaft while
trying to remove the 14mm (9/16") nut, a
Vice Grip needs to be used to hold the tip
on the front of the roller shaft. Gripping the
shaft will damage the bearing surface and
cause noisy rollers and premature failure of
support rollers.
Proper
Grip Area
4-37