This is a metal clip that secures the drive motor in place within the dryer cabinet. It clamps around the motor housing to prevent movement during operation. Replace this clip if it is broken, missing, or bent, which can cause the motor to shift and create excessive vibration, rattling noises, or belt misalignment.
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Maytag dryer after 38 years started making loud squealing noises Art W. • Fenton , MO • December 03, 2015
We took the dryer out of the laundry room and took it apart, after reviewing numerous videos at Appliance Parts Pros for direction. Removed front panel, front bulkhead and drum. Then removed exhaust duct, blower assembly and finally motor. (Use large flat blade screw-driver to press very hard down and out on motor mount to remove). After reinstalling all components....motor, new exhaust duct work,front bearings in front bulkhead, and blower assembly, all went back together great. The most...
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