Maytag MED5900TW Technical Education - Page 47
Removing The Drum And Front Panel Bearings
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REMOVING THE DRUM AND FRONT PANEL BEARINGS WARNING Drum Bearing Locking Tabs Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off gas supply to dryer. 3. Remove the cabinet front from the dryer (see pages 4-5 and 4-6 for the procedure). 4. To remove the two drum bearings (see the top right photos), squeeze the locking tabs together with a pair of long-nose pliers, and push the tabs out of the drum holes. 5. To remove the front panel bearing (see the bottom right photo), lift the felt bearing out of the panel flange, and remove it. NOTE: When you reinstall a new bearing, position the center hole in the dark felt portion of the bearing at the top center of the front panel. Make sure that the bearing is seated within the panel flange. 2 Drum Bearings Front Panel Bearing Dark Felt Hole Facing Up Viewed From Rear Of Cabinet Front 4-7