How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP2042533 / WE3X77 Dryer Drum Front Support Bearing

Honest and unbiased advice from your neighbors - see how easy it is to troubleshoot, repair, and replace Ge AP2042533 / WE3X77 Dryer Drum Front Support Bearing!

Part Number: AP2042533 / WE3X77

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What customers say

Customers say they replaced this front bearing to quiet a squeaking, squealing or noisy dryer drum. The old bearing was often worn through or worn out. The drum support glides were commonly replaced at the same time. A few also replaced the rear drum bearing.

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Nina C Clarkesville , GA May 12, 2021

Squeaking noise

Replaced front drum and front drum bearings.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers

Dennis M Edgewood , NM April 13, 2021

Squealing

Ordered the parts from Appliance Parts Pros.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 30-60 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Larry G Peyton , CO October 11, 2020

Appliance: General Electric Electric Dryer DCLR333ET1WW

Drum was squeaking

Replaced front Drum Support Bearing Glides.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 30-60 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Edward P Rio Rancho , NM April 22, 2020

Making noises.

Bought the front bearing for my dryer.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers

Mike W Grenada , MS February 09, 2020

Making noise

Replaced front bearing support.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Michael F St Louis Park , MN January 13, 2019

Appliance: Model GE DDG7080SBLWW

Squeaky ge clothes dryer

Based on your website (and others), I replaced the rear bearing which looked thinner in diameter than the new one. Squeak didn't go away, probably because drum was touching nearby metal. Replaced front plastic bearing which solved the problem. Had to destroy the old one to get it out. Had a little difficulty snapping in new one. Dropped a front panel bolt when opening up the dryer and had to remove the drum to find it (ugh!), but at least I knew how to do that from the first repair. Without the YouTube videos, I couldn't have done the job.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 2+ hours
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set

Dayton C White City , OR August 12, 2017

She was a sqwauker

Found your web page, read awhile and diagnosed the problem, ordered the parts and installed. Super easy. Hardest part was getting my arm in there to reset the new belt on the pulley, but all in all, a very easy fix. Replaced front and rear bearings, bearing glides, and a new belt. Took about 40 minutes total. Bonus!!! Found $4 bucks worth of change in the bottom of the front panel!! Thought I was at a coin op laundromat and hit pay dirt! Thanks.