How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6005653 / WP18776 Dryer Top Panel Spring Clip Lock

Replaced parts 

The front bearing ring was broking, It was easy to replace. But later notice the two back roller wear worn out. The place them and the dryer work grant. 

Replaced broken spring on washer and new rollers and belt on dyer 

Watch video very helpful 15 min job fast delivery on parts 

I logged on to the Appliance Parts Pros web site ,watched the door switch installation video and ordered my part. The switch arrived in two days and I proceeded with repairs. The installation went exactly as the installation video showed and took less than fifteen minutes. 

I had already disassembled the dryer but used the repair tutorial on AppliancePartsPro to identify the parts I needed and how to reassemble. The parts were ordered on line and delivered in a few days. It only took 45 minutes to put it all back together and now is very quiet again. I also replaced the belt, tensioning wheel and a couple of the clips to hold the lid down while I was at it. It was all pretty easy. 

I removed the top and front of the dryer. I found that the front bearing ring was broken and the front felt seal was damaged. Unfortunately, I broke one of the top locks when removing the top of the unit. I discarded the damaged parts. The new bearing ring snapped into place perfectly as did the top lock. However, the felt seal did not have the correct number of holes for mounting like the original seal. The old seal was held in place with three pins. The new seal only had holes for two pins. I simply removed the center pin and installed the seal with only the two outer pins. This seems to be working fine. No problems so far.