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11. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
To Replace Rear Tumbler (Basket) Support Flange Bearing
1. Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
2. Remove bearing back guard.
3. Block rear of tumbler (basket) up to take
weight off of shaft and bearing.
NOTE:
This may be accomplished the easiest through the lint coop.
4. Remove the four (4) nuts securing the flange bearing.
5. Loosen the two (2) set screws from rear pillow block bearing collar.
6. Using two (2) flat head screw drivers, place one (1) between the casting of the bearing and the back of the
dryer on both the top and bottom of the bearing. Try on the bearing until there is a large enough gap to fit the
arms of a bearing puller.
7. Using a bearing pulley remove the flange bearing.
8. Replace by reversing
Step #3 through Step #6
.
9. Adjust both lateral and vertical tumbler (basket) alignment. Check both the vertical and lateral adjustment of
the tumbler (basket).
10. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
To Replace Front Drive Shaft Pillow Block Bearing
1. Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
2. Remove the lint drawer.
3. Remove the lint door.
4. Loosen and roll V-belts off that connect
speed reducing shaft to drive shaft.
5. Remove the two (2) retaining rings from the tumbler (basket) drive shaft.
6. Remove the four (4) bolts holding the drive shaft assembly in the dryer.
7. Remove drive wheel.
a. Remove cap screws from bushing.
b. Insert cap screws in tapped removal holes and tighten evenly until bushing becomes loose on shaft.
c. Remove bushing, pulley, and key.
