How to Change the Rear Drum Rollers on Maytag Dryer Model

The rear drum rollers inside every model of Maytag automatic dryers support the tumbler drum and help it to rotate properly when the dry cycle is running. Over time, the strain and friction the rollers are exposed to can cause them to wear out or break. Change the rear drum rollers with new parts to keep the Maytag dryer working smoothly and correctly.

Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the power cord. Remove the lint screen. Remove the two screws next to the lint screen opening.
- 2
  Insert the putty knife under the top panel in the front of the dryer. Pry the putty knife up on the left and right corners to detach the two internal clips.
- 3
  Lift the top panel up and back so it hangs behind the dryer or rests against the wall.
- 4
  Unplug the door switch connector in the right front corner of the dryer cabinet. Remove the two screws holding the front panel to the dryer.
- 5
  Lift the front panel off and set aside.
- 6
  Move the idler pulley under the drum toward the left to loosen the belt. Slide the belt off of the pulleys.
- 7
  Lift the drum out of the dryer cabinet.
- 8
  Remove the screw holding the left drum roller mounting bracket in place. Remove the bracket.
- 9
  Pull off the triangle washers from each roller shaft. Pull the rollers off their shafts.
- 10
  Pull the second set of triangle washer off of each roller shaft.
- 11
  Place the new triangle washers onto the roller shafts. Slide the new rollers onto the shafts. Install the front set of triangle washers onto the roller shafts.
- 12
  Replace the mounting bracket onto the left side roller. Install the screw holding the bracket in place.
- 13
  Reverse the dryer disassembly steps to put the Maytag dryer back together.

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