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How to Replace the Rear Dryer Bearings on a Stacked Maytag

The rear dryer bearing in your Maytag washer and dryer combo is responsible for bearing the load of the dryer drum as it turns. When the bearing starts to go bad, it no longer bears the weight of the turning drum properly, creating a whining or grinding sound. If the rear bearing is making a whine or grinding sound, it should be replaced as soon as possible, as failure to do so can result in further damage to your Maytag unit.

Things You'll Need

  • Phillips-head screwdriver
  • Nut driver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Grip the unit with a hand on each side, then pull the unit out of its cubby and away from the wall.

    • 2

      Unplug the unit's power cord from the electrical outlet, then turn the water valves feeding the washer off by turning the valves counter-clockwise.

    • 3

      Remove the water supply lines by unplugging them from the back of the washer, then disconnect and pull out the dryer vent. The dryer vent can be removed by gripping it with your hand and pulling it away from the unit.

    • 4

      Remove the rentention screws from the back panel of the dryer unit, then lift the back panel up and away from the unit.

    • 5

      Remove the screws connecting the heating element housing to the main frame. Disconnect the wire harness. Lift the heating element housing away from the dryer.

    • 6

      Remove the rear bearing housing retention nut using the nut driver, then remove the rear bearing housing.

    • 7

      Place the new bearing housing into the dryer, then replace the nut you removed previously and tighten it using the nut driver.

    • 8

      Place the heating element housing back into the dryer. Plug the wiring harness back into the wiring connecter it was connected to previously. Tighten the heating element housing into place using the retention screws you previously removed.

    • 9

      Place the rear panel back onto the dryer, then replace the screws you removed earlier.

    • 10

      Reconnect the water supply lines and the dryer vent, then turn the water supply back on and plug in the unit's power supply.

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