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The replacement glides received from Appliance Parts Pros [(AP4046795 (37001042)] are thicker than the original Amana glides. Thickness of original glide plus thickness of felt pad [(AP4054015 (500092)] is approx equal to thickness of new glide.
Is it necessary to use the felt pads in conjunction with these new, thicker glides? If use the felt pads with new, thicker glides, concerned that too much pressure will impede drum rotation.
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Hi
I checke and did not see a Maytag Service Bulletin on this.
I would call APP on Monday and discuss it with them. Since the parts are sold separately I would think you do not need the pads, but check with the sellers to confirm (No we do not work for APP, we just volunteer to answer posts)
Good luck, and please post what you find out as it will help others.
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Not wanting to wait until Monday to get answer, decided to proceed with trial & error method.
First, installed the new, thicker glides without felt pads. Completed assembly & turned machine on. Rotating drum exhibited a (not-too-loud, but obviously not normal) "clicking" sound on each revolution.
Next, disassembled and installed the felt pads between glides and metal brackets that hold the glides, adhesive side on brackets. Now works & sounds like new, no unusual noises.
Conclusion: use felt pads together with newly designed, thicker glides.
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Great, glad you got it working, and that was a good way to test it out.
Thanks for updating us, now we know if this comes up in the future. Hopefully these parts will be sold together going forward.
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