Drum And Bearing - GE DCCH480EK Technical Service Manual

Drum and Bearing

The dryer drum is made of 304 stainless steel and
has three replaceable drum baffl es attached to the
inside. The drum rotates clockwise at approximately
50 rpm.
To remove the drum:
1. Remove the back cover, top cover, control panel,
front panel, drum support assembly, and belt.
(See
Top Cover, Drum Belt
)
Assembly.
2. The condensation tank housing should be
resting on the drum after removal of the drum
support assembly. Remove the grey and black
hose from the housing, and then remove the
housing from the dryer.
Grey Hose
3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the heater assembly to the back of the cabinet.
(See
Heater Assembly
4. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws and bearing
cover from the back of the dryer.
Cover
and
Drum Support
.)
5. Using Truarc® plyers, remove the retaining ring
from the drum shaft.
6. Lift and pull the drum out of the cabinet.
• The drum shaft is permanently attached to the
back of the drum. A plastic washer is installed
on the drum shaft.
• The plastic washer is available separately.
• If the drum shaft is damaged, the drum and
bearing will have to be replaced.
• The drum shaft fi ts into the bearing located in
the center back of the cabinet.
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Retaining Ring
Note:
Drum Shaft
Plastic Washer
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