5.Turn these bolts clockwise (CW) evenly to raise tumbler (basket) or counterclockwise (CCW) evenly to lower tumbler (basket).

6.Rotate tumbler (basket) from front and check alignment with front door opening.

7.Leave a larger gap from the inside ring on the top of the front panel opening to the tumbler (basket) and a smaller gap on the bottom to compensate for the weight of the clothes when wet.

8.Retighten the two (2) vertical holding bolts on the sides, at the top of the bearing box, and the jam nuts on the two (2) vertical adjustment bolts.

9.Check tumbler (basket) drive belt for proper tension. Adjust if necessary. (Refer to Section I).

10.Replace back guard.

11.Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.

Tumbler (Basket) Alignment (Lateral) (Side to Side Adjustment)

1. Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.

2. Remove back guard.

3. Loosen rear pillow block bearing bolts (C).

4. Back off jam nuts on the two (2) lateral adjustment bolts (A) and (B).

5. Simultaneously loosen one bolt and tighten the other. This will move the rear pillow block bearing. Center the tumbler (basket) in the wrapper cavity.

6.Tighten and secure both lateral adjustments bolts (A) and (B) and jam nuts.

7.Tighten pillow block bearings bolts (C) loosened in Step #3.

8.Replace back guard.

9.Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.

To Replace Tumbler (Basket) or Tumbler (Basket) Support

1.Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.

2.Follow procedure for removal of main door assembly.

3.Follow procedure for removal of front panel assembly.

4.Remove back guard.

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American Dryer Corp ML-170, ML-145 service manual Tumbler Basket Alignment Lateral Side to Side Adjustment