Drum Shaft Bearing; Drum Slide Assembly - GE Profile DPSB650 Technical Service Manual

To remove the drum:
1. Remove the top panel and the front panel. (See
Top Panel and Front Panel.)
2. Remove the drive belt from the motor. (See
Belt.)
3. Remove 1 screw from each side of the cabinet
and gently spread the sides apart to provide
clearance for the tub.
4. Using the belt as a handle, pull the drum
forward and guide out of the cabinet.

Drum Shaft Bearing

The drum shaft bearing (PN WE25M40) is mounted
on the drum shaft at the rear of the drum. The
bearing fits into the bearing retainer in the center of
the heater assembly.
Caution: Do not lubricate the drum shaft or
bearing.

Drum Slide Assembly

The drum slide assembly, located on the back side
of the front panel, utilizes 4 drum slides. Two white
outer slides are used as guides, and 2 dark color
center (top) slides are used to support the weight of
the drum. When replacing the slides, the dark color
support slides must be replaced with the support
slide replacements. Guide slides may also be
replaced with support slides. Do not replace the
center (top) support slides with white guide
slides. Damage to the dryer will result.
To remove the drum glide assembly:
1. Remove the top panel and the front panel. (See
Top Panel and Front Panel.)
2. Remove the drum lightbulb.
3. Grasp the top, inside edge of the support
assembly and unsnap the support from the front
panel and remove.
Slide Support Slide Support
Assembly Assembly
Guide Slide
Guide Slide
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Screws
Screws
Drum Shaft Drum Shaft
Bearing Bearing
Support Slides Support Slides
Guide Slide
Guide Slide