To Replace Idler Bearing

NOTE: The bearings in the idler arm assy. are pressed on the shaft. If you do not have means of pressing the bearings on to the shaft, the idler arm assy. complete is what you should purchase.

1.Remove idler pulley (follow "To Replace Idler Pulley").

2.Remove idler arm.

A.Remove two (2) bolts securing idler arm to the idler backup plate.

B.Remove idler arm assembly.

C.Loosen set screws on both the front and rear bearing and remove the idler shaft.

D.Remove 3 bolts securing the bearing to the idler arm and remove bearings.

3.Reverse procedure for installing new idler bearings.

NOTE: Check tension and alignment of belts before operating dryer.

G. Drive Pulley

1.Remove backguard.

2.Loosen v-belts then rotate pulley and roll v-belts out of grooves.

3.Loosen set screws and pulley motor pulley out.

NOTE: If rust has developed on the shaft use an emery cloth to polish this shaft.

4. Reverse procedure for installing new drive pulley.

NOTE: Check tension and alignment of belts before operating dryer.

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American Dryer Corp WDA-385 service manual To Replace Idler Bearing, Drive Pulley

WDA-385 specifications

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