Thread Number: 28059
GE Dryer Drum Bearing Sleeve |
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Post# 429513   4/17/2010 at 18:29 (5,093 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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When replacing this item (WE1M462), does it simply press down onto the drum shaft? The worn sleeve pulled off easily enough, I suppose because it's worn, but the replacement doesn't go on so easy over the retaining ring at end of the shaft. I'm leery of forcing the new sleeve for fear of cracking it. Is the retaining ring supposed to come off? I don't see an obvious way to do that. |
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Post# 429610 , Reply# 1   4/18/2010 at 08:56 (5,093 days old) by Toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 429630 , Reply# 2   4/18/2010 at 10:37 (5,092 days old) by surgilator_68 (Maryland)   |   | |
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Yes, the clip comes off, then you slide the bearing on the shaft. When you use this new bearing you won't need to use the washers and clips upon reassembly.
Check the bearing socket in the back of the dryer to make sure it's not worn or egg shaped. If it is you either need to replace it or take it out and turn it 180 degrees then put it back together. |
Post# 429636 , Reply# 3   4/18/2010 at 11:35 (5,092 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Thanks, Jason. I got the ring off ... in four pieces. There are no other clips or washers involved. Does the ring have to be replaced? I don't suppose a rubber o-ring can be used since this is a heat-exposure area. Model DS4500EB0WW, about 8 years old. The rear bearing socket is OK. Got the dryer free, front glides worn/missing, front support worn enough to need replacement, door liner worn (as if they were drying rocks), element bad. Completely disassembled, cleaned-up, replaced the worn parts, restrung the element, oughta be like new. |
Post# 429641 , Reply# 4   4/18/2010 at 12:31 (5,092 days old) by surgilator_68 (Maryland)   |   | |
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Post# 430001 , Reply# 5   4/19/2010 at 18:49 (5,091 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 430047 , Reply# 6   4/19/2010 at 21:42 (5,091 days old) by surgilator_68 (Maryland)   |   | |
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Post# 430066 , Reply# 7   4/19/2010 at 22:45 (5,091 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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I didn't change the belt. Probably should have what with all the ruckus involved to do it, but it has just a few small areas of slight wear on one edge, no cracks. The dryer is tentatively planned for use in a rental house and won't be used yet for months other than whatever playing I may do with it in the interim ... unless I end up selling it. |