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Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement

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  1. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Safety Precautions: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Before you begin your repair, unplug your dryer.

    • Your power cord may have four prongs rather than three. The additional prong is a ground connection.

  2. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: stap 2, afbeelding 3 van 3
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    • Throughout this guide, keep track of each screw and reinstall it exactly where it came from.

    • Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove the two 15.7 mm-long screws securing the top panel to the rear panel bracket.

  3. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the top panel: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the top panel: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Grasp the top and slide it 1/2 to 1 inch toward the rear of the machine.

  4. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement: stap 4, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Lift the top panel upward to separate it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel from the machine.

  5. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Unfasten the cover plate: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove the 16.2 mm-long cover plate screw.

  6. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the cover plate: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the cover plate: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the cover plate: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Remove the cover plate.

  7. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Disconnect the cord: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Mark the cables with a permanent marker if needed and take a picture or draw a diagram.

    • Use a Phillips driver or a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the three 21.4 mm-long screws.

    • If your plug has 4 prongs, there will be a ground connection from the cord as well. Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove this connection.

  8. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the cord: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the cord: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the cord: stap 8, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Pull the cord carefully down through the round hole.

    • Make sure you replace the connections correctly when you reassemble.

  9. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Unfasten the cord terminal block: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Use a 5/16 inch hex driver to remove the 16.5 mm-long green ground screw.

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 15.3 mm‑long cord terminal block screws.

  10. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: stap 10, afbeelding 1 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: stap 10, afbeelding 2 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: stap 10, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Move the cord terminal block behind the rear panel.

  11. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: stap 11, afbeelding 1 van 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: stap 11, afbeelding 2 van 2
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    • Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the eleven rear panel screws.

    • Ten 20 mm-long screws

    • One 12.9 mm-long screw under the water inlet.

    • Throughout this guide, keep track of each screw and reinstall it exactly where it came from.

  12. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement: stap 12, afbeelding 1 van 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement: stap 12, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the 16.4 mm-length screw holding the main board bracket to the chassis.

    • Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the two 20 mm-long screws from the top rear of the machine.

  13. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the rear panel: stap 13, afbeelding 1 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the rear panel: stap 13, afbeelding 2 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the rear panel: stap 13, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Put on gloves before continuing, as the rear panel is sharp.

    • Lift the panel about 1/2 inch and tilt it to the rear to release it from the vent pipe.

    • Slide the panel off the vent pipe and remove it.

  14. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Reassembly information: stap 14, afbeelding 1 van 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Reassembly information: stap 14, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • Make sure that the vent pipe is fitted into the collar on the panel.

    • Make sure the tabs at the bottom are aligned to the bottom rim of the chassis.

    • Position the panel so its screw holes match with the chassis.

  15. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Unfasten the idler arm: stap 15, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Use a 3/8 inch socket, or a nut driver, to remove the bolt securing the idler arm to the motor frame.

  16. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the idler arm: stap 16, afbeelding 1 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the idler arm: stap 16, afbeelding 2 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the idler arm: stap 16, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Move the idler arm toward the side of the dryer to unhook the idler arm tension spring from the arm.

    • Remove the idler arm.

    • During reassembly, be sure to reattach the spring before securing the arm.

  17. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the retaining clip: stap 17, afbeelding 1 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the retaining clip: stap 17, afbeelding 2 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the retaining clip: stap 17, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use long nose pliers to remove the plastic retaining clip from the groove in the idler pulley shaft.

  18. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the idler pulley: stap 18, afbeelding 1 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the idler pulley: stap 18, afbeelding 2 van 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Remove the idler pulley: stap 18, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Lift the idler pulley straight off its shaft and remove it.

Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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