How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP6032647 / WE14X25080 Lint Chute Assembly

Change the dryer front support bearing and bearing slides which was damaged. The dryer is working like new. I also changed the vent duct and clean the interior of the dryer. 

The problem was the front drum support bearing so I replaced it. I also replaced the trap duct assembly because it had a crack in it. The website was easy to use and all the parts were received quickly and fit perfectly and I was up and running in no time. 

Replaced the trap, front bearing assemblies and slides since I had to pull the machine apart anyway. The dryer model I have uses all four slides (two of the white and two of the gray). I only ordered two of the white as per recommendation. I'd suggest replacing all four but didn't want to wait a week for the additional two. The duct trap assembly is pretty stiff and can be a bit of a bear to fit. I suggest warming the piece using a heat gun or allowing it to sit in the sun to make it a bit more pliable. Removing the front and laying it flat on a blanket makes the job much easier. 

I replaced the part. 

Replaced all parts on dryer front. 

Video on line was very helpful. Price was very reasonable and prompt delivery. Thanks APP!!! 

I started by trying with a butter knife to push the clips that I had seen on older dryers and washing machines when I saw it had 2 screws holding the top to the front. So I opened the door and saw the 2 screws that held the top to the front panel. Removed those and lifted the top panel a few inches and slid a broom handle in to hold the top panel up. Found 2 screws holding the front to the sides and removed those. the front then just lifted out away from the bottom and sides. I unplugged the three wires going to the door switch and light. Vacuumed all the plastic shavings up and replaced the drum front support bearing, the 4 bearing slides and the trap duct assembly all which just snap in. Plugged the three wires back onto their terminals and put the 4 screws back in that had been removed and dried a load of clothes. Nice and quiet again. Short story: remove 4 #2 phillips screws, snap old parts out, Snap new parts in and assemble. 

Replaced the front dryer support, trap duct support, and shims on the front support bearing. The repair video made it very easy to do. 

I bought the front bearing (pads and felt are preinstalled), trap (without wiring harness) and rear bearing kit. The front bearing was wore down, not just the pads. I didn't realize the pads had wore down and then the drum wore through the upper bearing. The lint trap was cracked, but functional, but I decided to replace both. This is when I found out that only 1 of moisture bars had been plugged in, so no wonder it wasn't drying properly. With larger loads the drum would start vibrating and squeaking, so I knew the rear bearing needed a full replacement. This was the hardest part, but the repair videos on this site were a lifesaver. The only issue I had was when doing the rear bearing. The bearing holes are not tapped and the video tells you to run the screws through, but the screws were stripping trying to tap the bearing. I ended up having to run the screws in and out with a drill to tap the holes. The screws barely went back in due to the heads being chewed up. Overall easy job, thanks to the videos. 

Followed the youtube video which was straightforward.