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Maytag Co.
450386 - 1
Idler Arm Removal
Loosen the two 9/16” bolts holding the idler arm to the
machine. Remove the two belts. Remove those two 9/16”
bolts the idler arm will now come away from the machine.
Take off the idler pulley by loosening the two setscrews on
the idler pulley and pull it off the idler shaft.
Main 18” Pulley Removal
Remove top or bottom back guard panel. Loosen the two
9/16” bolts on the idler arm. Note position of the arm for
reinstallation.
Remove the upper 18” pulley belt. Loosen the two setscrews
on the 18” main pulley.
Remove the pulley. Install new pulley in reverse make sure
the setscrews on the new 18” pulley are tight.
Temperature Sensor/
Basket Hi-Limit Removal
Burner Hi-Limit Removal
Remove top or bottom back guard panel. Remove the two
red wires on the burner hi-limit switch. Remove the two
screws holding the burner hi-limit switch to the dryer. Remove
the hi-limit switch.
Remove the lint screen (see instructions on lint screen
removal).
Remove the three TORX
®
head screws holding the
temperature sensor bracket to the lint screen rail.
Disconnect the 6 Pin connector from the bracket.
Remove the bracket assembly from the machine.
At this point you can remove the basket hi-limits and
thermistor by removing the two screws and nuts and washers
holding it in place.
Also, disconnect the two wires going to the hi-limits.
Sail Switch Removal
Remove the back guard. As shown in picture remove the
two hex head screws.
The sail switch box assembly will now come apart in two
pieces.
Remove the screws/nuts associated with the sail switch and
remove it from the bracket.
