Whirlpool 4322616 manual Replacing the Blower Wheel, Removing Blower Housing

Replacing the Blower Wheel

1.Open dryer door and remove lint screen. (Fig. 4-16)Close the dryer door.

Fig. 4-16

2.Remove two (2) screws from lint duct and remove the lint duct.

3.Remove two (2) screws from blower housing cover and remove blower housing cover. (Fig. 4-17)

Fig. 4-17

4.Reach behind the blower housing and place a 7/8’’ open end wrench on the motor. (Fig. 4-18)Rotate the blower wheel clockwise to lock the motor shaft with the wrench. Allow wrench to lock against the motor bracket.

5.Using a 3/8’’ socket drive with a 3/8’’ -1/2’’ adapter or 1/2’’ drive, remove the blower wheel.(Fig. 4-19)The blower wheel has left-hand threads. Rotate the wheel clockwise to remove. Directional arrows are molded on the front edge of the wheel showing which way to turn to loosen and tighten.

Fig. 4-18

Fig. 4-19

Removing Blower Housing

1.Remove the blower wheel.

2.Remove the three (3) blower housing screws.

3.Tip down and pull out blower housing.

4.Disconnect wires from thermal fuse, operating thermostat and bias heater. (Fig. 4-20)

Fig. 4-20

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