Kathy J Gresham , OR February 27, 2019 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer SDE305DAYW Maytag Dryer Sde305dayw: Rubbing noise. How to replace Thrust Washer. Replaced retaining ring. I noticed when I was replacing the belt that the retaining ring had a crack in it. So I decided to replace the ring while I had the dryer apart. Works great now nice, quiet. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes