Ge WE2M96 1 We2x329 OEM Part

The video was quite helpful with step by step instructions. I ordered a belt and idler pulley before dismantling assuming they were the issues. Belt was easy and fit fine but I did not realize the idler pulley was secured with a special fastener, push on cap nut, that would be damaged if removed. So I left it in place. Original pulley seemed fine so I reassembled the dryer. Restarted and of course the noise remained. I ordered the push on fastener and also the drum bearing as a precaution. I suggest anyone with a noisy drum replace belt, pulley,drum bearing and the pulley fastener. May as well spend a little more parts money instead of wasting labor and extending downtime. It works great.

The video that was available with the selection of the part was excellent. One comment, my particular machine, same model number, there were differences. The control panel was mounted differently and the tools required were different. A 3/8" nut driver and Phillips screwdriver were needed. The repair went well.When I was reinstalling the dryer drum, I first tried from the front of the machine due to the available in my laundry room. I struggled getting it aligned properly and could not get the shaft aligned. I then stood to the side of the machine, and I easily installed it. From the side is as it is shown in the video.

Watched a YouTube video that I think was posted by Appliance Parts Pros, and was able to take apart dryer and replace belt and idler pulley with ease. I put the cap on using pliers and a hammer- nut wouldn't just push on, it needed a little coaxing.

Replaced the front and rear drum bearing assemblies. And, by the way, the repair kits ordered from AppliancePartsPros were genuine GE parts, and arrived in just a couple of days...amazing. The repair videos were also very helpful. Probably could not have done the job without them. No telling how much I saved by doing the job myself. Thank you!

Removed the drum, belt and replaced the pulley and retainer nut