How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP3994960 / WE4M353 Dryer Timer (Plastic Shaft)

REPLACE ENTIRE TIMER WITH PLASTIC SHAFT 

Very simple repair, just needed some pliers and a phillip screwdriver. Switch the wires from the old timer shaft to the new one and was done. It tool about 10 minutes to complete. 

I bought the parts from AppliancePartsPros and replaced the timer. 

I removed three screws from the top of the dryer and tilted instrument panel forward. Then I drew schematic removed wires and knobs from old parts. Finally, I put in the new parts reconnected wires and knobs flipped control panel back up and reinserted screws. 

Replaced timer and knob. 

Very easy fix. Just uninstalled old and followed same wire path from old to new assembly. 3 screws on head of panel one on assembly. 

We replaced the timer and now it fits perfectly. Before it was replaced we had cracked 3 knobs twisting it. 

Purchased new parts and replaced them myself