Belt (All Models); Drum Bracket (All Models); Front Inner Panel And Drum (All Models) - Frigidaire Dryer Servicing

Section 4 Component Teardown
Belt Removal (All Models)
The belt circles the drum and has tension applied to it by
a spring mounted between the idler arm assembly and
the motor mount.
To remove the belt:
1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply, then
remove the top panel, rear panel, console and
front panel.
2. From the rear of the unit, reach under the drum and
pull the idler arm assembly to the right and release
the belt from the roller guides and motor pulley.
(See Figure 4-26)
Drum Bracket Removal (All Models)
The drum bracket is secured by two retaining tabs and
two screws at the front and rear inner panels.
To remove the top bracket:
1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply, then
remove the top panel, rear panel, console and
front panel.
2. From both ends of the bracket, use a #2 square bit
screwdriver and extract the four screws securing the
bracket to the inner front and inner rear panels.
(See Figure 4-27)
3. Lift upwards to release tabs, then pull out of unit.
Front Inner Panel and Drum Removal
(All Models)
The front inner panel, which is secured to the unit frame
with four screws and two retaining tabs at the top, must
be removed to replace or remove a belt.
1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply, then
remove top panel, rear panel, console and front
panel, then release belt from motor.
2. Using a #2 square bit screwdriver, extract the two
screws securing the inner front panel to unit frame.
(See Figure 4-27)
3. Lift the front inner panel up to release the retaining
tabs, then outward. The drums front edge will fall
from the ledge of the inner front panel and guide
rollers unless otherwise supported.
4. Remove drum from unit by pulling the side panels
outward, then pulling the drum from the unit.
4-10
Spring
Figure 4-26.
Drum Bracket Screws
Inner Panel Screws
Figure 4-27.
NOTE
It is recommended to have a second person to help
remove the drum as the front inner panel is removed
from the unit.
Belt
Idler Arm