Maytag MLE/MLG23PDC, MDE/MDG21PRA, MDE/MDG21PNA manual Roller and Bearing Assembly, Back Seal

Disassembly Procedures

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to unit before servicing.

Four

Screws

6.From back of dryer, remove four screws holding Tumbler Back Assembly.

7.Remove the assembly.

Note: When reinstalling, the seal will be mounted to the tumbler back in a clockwise rotation. Start at the 11:00 position and place under the locking tabs.

The seal will overlap 1 1/4". The coated side (which is the lighter of the two colors) goes against the tumbler. The seal is then looped in a "U" shape so the lighter colored side is against the tumbler back as it is slid in place under the tabs. Bend tabs back over seal with a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Roller and Bearing Assembly

1.Disconnect power supply to unit.

2.Remove Front Shroud/ Assembly

3.Remove Tumbler and Belt.

4.Remove retaining ring from groove in shaft

5.Remove fiber washer and roller.

6.Remove nut securing roller shaft.

Back Seal

1.Disconnect power supply to unit.

2.Remove Tumbler Back Assembly.

Note: For ease in servicing, we recommend removal of the Tumbler Back Assembly from the dryer. This will ensure the felt seal is secured properly.

3.Remove the old felt seal by prying the locking tabs out with a flat-blade screwdriver.

Note: Pay close attention to the location of the seal overlap. This will be important as you install the new seal.

Felt

Tumbler Rides on Light-Colored Side of Felt.

Rear Bulkhead

Dark-Colored Side of Felt is Clamped to the Channel of the Rear Bulkhead by Tabs.

Nut

Washer

Roller Shaft

Roller

Fiber Washer

Retaining Ring

Note: There is a spacer behind the roller. When replacing parts, be certain of the order of the replacement.

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