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Customer Questions and Answers for Front Bearing And Seal Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM8865369
Manufacturer Part Number: 279264

The Front Bearing and Seal Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. This kit includes the front bearing and seal for the dryer drum, which work together to provide smooth operation and prevent premature wear.

Causes of a bad front bearing and seal can include regular wear and tear from normal use, heavy loads that place extra strain on the bearings, or debris accumulation causing increased friction.

Symptoms of issues include:

  • Noisy or grinding sounds coming from the drum area
  • Vibration noticed during the operation
  • Difficulty turning or rotating the dryer drum by hand
  • Reduced efficiency and longer drying times

This OEM replacement kit is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Front Bearing And Seal Kit (Part Number: OEM8865369)

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Rick, You will want to use the adhesive as stated in the instructions that come with the part.

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Hello Renee. You do not need to fold the large piece over. You need to follow the instructions and the video on the parts page step by step. It sounds like your binding the drum by folding that large piece over.

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Rebecca, Yes with the seal being stretched out then it would be best to replace it. As for the adhesive, it may not be required because this is front bearing and seal kit is a universal kit. There will be instructions on how to install and if you need to use adhesive.

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Hello Ed. You need to check and see if the rollers are bad on the unit and need to be replaced.

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Willy, You will first want to check the belt on the unit to make sure that it did not break, the other thing would most likely be something either caught in the blower wheel or a bad motor.

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Hello, if you are needing the front drum bearing for model number (LE5750XKW0). You will want to order part number WP3394508. Hope this helps!

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