IMPORTANT: Tighten screws evenly and progressively. Never allow the sheave to be drawn in contact with the flange of the bushing. This gap should measure from 1/8" to 1/4". Proper cap screw torque is 30 ft-lbs. If greater tightening forces are applied, excess pressures will be created in the hub of the mounted sheave which may cause it to crack.

To Replace Blower Motor Pulley

1.Discontinue power to the dryer.

2.Remove the ten (10) 1/4 - 20 x 1/4" socket button head screws from the perforated basket side and remove the basket panel.

3.Remove the inside right wrapper.

4.Loosen v-belts, rotate pulley and roll v-belts out of groove.

5.Remove cap screws from the bushings.

6.Insert cap screws in tapped removal holes and tighten evenly until bushing becomes loose on shaft.

7.Remove bushing, pulley and key.

8.Reverse this procedure for replacement.

IMPORTANT: Tighten screws evenly and progressively. Never allow the sheave to be drawn in contact with the flange of the bushing. This gap should measure from 1/8" to 1/4". Proper cap screw torque is 30 ft-lbs. If greater tightening forces are applied, excess pressures will be created in the hub of the mounted sheave which may cause it to crack.

Basket Assembly

NOTE: Dryer must be level prior to basket alignment.

1.Discontinue power to the dryer.

2.Remove the perforated basket (tumbler) panel.

3.Remove wrapper panel to access the drive and idler shaft.

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American Dryer Corp AD-95 service manual To Replace Blower Motor Pulley, Basket Assembly