Sears Dryer Bearing Parts

The Bearing Ring for Front Support is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It provides support and stability to the dryer's front drum. The bearing ring helps to reduce friction and ensure smooth rotation of the drum during the drying cycle. It helps to maintain proper alignment and balance, preventing excessive noise and vibration during operation.

A bad bearing ring can occur due to wear and tear over time, high usage, or damage from foreign objects getting caught in the drum. If the bearing ring becomes worn, cracked, or damaged, it can lead to loud squeaking or grinding noises coming from the dryer.

Symptoms of a bad bearing ring for front support include:

• Loud squeaking or grinding noises during operation.
• Excessive vibration or shaking of the dryer.
• Difficulty in rotating the drum manually.
• Visible damage or wear on the bearing ring.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

This front bearing ring sits on the dryer's front bulkhead to provide a smooth, low-friction surface for the drum lip. Replacing a worn ring helps restore quiet, steady drum rotation and prevents scraping against the front panel. What it does:

• Supports the front of the drum and keeps it centered
• Provides a low-friction surface between the drum and front bulkhead
• Helps eliminate squealing, scraping, or grinding noises from the front
• Can address drum drag or rough, uneven rotation

• 1 bearing ring

• Disconnect power; shut off gas supply for gas models before servicing
• Remove the top and front panel to access the front bulkhead and drum
• Support the drum while replacing the ring; install in the same orientation as the original
• Spin the drum by hand to ensure smooth, quiet rotation before reassembly; inspect the belt, idler pulley, rollers, and felt seals while open