Wsu for Model Number fse446rhs1 well i need to replace the rear bearing and the front glides. i need to no how to replace these parts
Answer WSU, OK, here are some basic instructions : Removing the top panel:1. The top panel is held in place in the front by four plastic pins and two metal tabs.2. Remove the two screws, slide the top back about 1/2 inch and lift the top off.Removing the console drip rail: 1. Remove the top panel.2. Remove the 2 screws, one at each end, that hold the rail to the console back panel.3. Lift the edge of the console and pull the rail back.Removing the front panel:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the top panel. 2. Unplug the two harness plugs and release the ground wire.3. Remove the 2 screws holding the drip rail to the console and side panel. 4. Remove one screw from each side, located about 6 inches down from the top, that holds the front panel to the side panel. 4. Release the clips holding the front panel to the side panels and gently lean the panel forward. 5. Lift the panel off the bottom clips.Removing the rear access panel: 1. Remove the two screws holding the access panel to the rear panel and swing the left side of the vent out to disengage the tabs. Releasing the dryer belt: 1. Remove the access panel.2. Push the idler pulley to the right and slip the belt off the motor pulley. Removing the drum: 1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply. 2. Remove the top and the front panels. 3. Release the belt from the motor 4. Use the belt to raise rear of the drum to release the ball from the hitch and move the drum out the front. Removing the ball hitch from the drum:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum. 2. Remove the three screws from inside the drum holding the ball to the drum.Removing the teflon glides: 1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the front panel. 2. Squeeze the tabs to release the glides.Removing the hitch: 1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum. 2. Using a 5/16” nut driver remove the two screws holding the hitch to the rear panel while holding the large tinnerman clip from the rear of the dryer Note: Do not lose the grounding ball or the tinnerman mounting clip from the rear of the dryer." We think that will cover all the steps to do your repair. Good Luck. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, August 17, 2011