Removing The Drum And Front Panel Bearings - Maytag MED5800TW - Electric Dryer Technical Education

REMOVING THE DRUM AND FRONT PANEL BEARINGS

WARNING
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. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Remove the cabinet front from the dryer
(see pages 4-5 and 4-6 for the proce-
dure).
4. To remove the two drum bearings (see
the top right photos), squeeze the lock-
ing tabs together with a pair of long-nose
pliers, and push the tabs out of the drum
holes.
5. To remove the front panel bearing
(see the bottom right photo), lift the
felt bearing out of the panel flange, and
remove it. NOTE: When you reinstall a
new bearing, position the center hole in
the dark felt portion of the bearing at the
top center of the front panel. Make sure
that the bearing is seated within the panel
flange.
Drum Bearing Locking Tabs
2 Drum Bearings
Front Panel Bearing
Dark Felt Hole Facing Up
Viewed From Rear Of Cabinet Front
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