Customer Questions and Answers for Bearing Ring by Whirlpool

This bearing ring is a small, low-friction spacer used in the dryer's drive system to let rotating components spin smoothly and quietly. Replacing a worn ring helps reduce drag, eliminate squeal, and protect related parts. What it does:

• Provides a bearing surface between a rotating wheel/pulley and its bracket
• Helps maintain smooth belt tracking and consistent tumble
• Reduces friction and wear on the belt and pulley/roller
• Common symptoms of wear: squealing/chirping while running, intermittent drum start, drag or burning-rubber smell

• 1 bearing ring

• Disconnect power; for gas dryers, also shut off gas supply
• Access the drive system; release belt tension and remove the affected pulley/roller as required
• Note the order/orientation of spacers, washers, and clips; install the new ring in the same position
• Hand-rotate the assembly to ensure free movement before reassembly and testing