How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6008330 / WP3394196 Seal, Blower Shaft

Replaced the motor, blower, rear drum felt seal, and drive belt. Vacuumed up the lint everywhere, cleaned extra lint out of the chute, around the blower, and rear vents. 

Took it apart. Replaced various general maintenance parts, rollers, seals, clean out all the lint and replaced motor and put a new blower on it. 

Replaced motor, drum support wheels, belt pulley, blower wheel and lint screen housing seals. 

I replaced the motor. 

The dryer was a later model, 1998 ish. I knew the motor was bad because it was locked up. I decided that I would give it a try and searched for the part. I found it at Appliance parts pros and watched a video on replacing the motor. I ran into a little hiccup trying to get the blower wheel to free itself from the shaft. I was into it already, so I ordered the blower wheel as well. Once i had both parts, the rest was simple. The video definitely helps. The parts came quick and the dryer is back up and running. 

Changed motor and blower fan. Had to chisel off blower fan as shown on video other wise would have just needed motor. Also changed seal as they were crumbling. 

After noticing the brown marks on the clothing I proceeded to inspect the dryer. It was easy to see that the felt ring at the back of the drum had deteriorated completely and was letting the drum rub on back of dryer removing the paint. It was also collecting dirt around the same ring. Upon taking apart the dryer, I decided to replace the front plastic bearing rings, the drums felt ring on back, a new belt, rollers, lint chute gasket, blower housing gasket, and also repaint the back of the dryer and the inside of the drum. I easily found and purchased all parts including paint on this site. After sanding, complete dryer cleaning, repainting, and installing all new parts the dryer works good as new with no more marks! Great videos on the site also! Thanks 

Replaced the motor. While in there, I replaced the blower wheel because it was fused to the old motor, the rear drum support wheels, and the seal on the lint screen housing. Everything was an exact fit with no drama. Never having done this before, it took a while (and some skin) to align everything as it went back together. Especially the drum alignment and the front panel with the clips at the bottom and the screws at the top (a two person job in our house). Otherwise, after watching the videos on YouTube, the job was smoother to accomplish than I had imagined it would be. Thanks especially for the videos! 

Changed the motor The wiring was a little tricky since my motor wasnt an exact replacement I didnt have the plugin connector Had to cut wires and use the supplied stake ons The wire numbers are printed on the wires towards the ends So not to bad Taking the motor out didnt go to well the blower wheel didnt come off easy Had to break it off Smacked in center of wheel opposite motor with a hammer It cracked right off Afetr finding correct spot to align motor Went back together fairly easy 

I popped the clips holding the motor down off disconnected electrical connector, and then could not get fanblade off to pull motor off. I ended up drilling from back of unit through the front center of fan blade all around the shaft area. Motor came out no problem, but fan blade and seal were destroyed. Once parts received (2 days) I installed all with no problem! I was also able to vacuum out all the dust accumulation and (knock on wood) she is drying as good a new machine!! Thanks Joe