I am not an electrician and am trying to do somebody a favor. I misinterpreted what Simon meant by continuity. Perhaps you can clarify what he meant? In any event, I have already ordered the parts and installed them. I cannot get the hi-limit thermostat installed though due to the issue i described above. So worse case scenario, if after installing it correctly it still doesn't work, I can check for the other stuff as I've already ordered the parts. Also, I am able to return the Heating Element which cost about $50. So I am not totally screwed. Thanks for the input!

These six parts are: the heater, the high limit thermostat, the cycling (operating thermostat), the thermal cut-off, the motor switch and the timer (#17, #15, #24 & #6 at the diagram). They are listed in the sequence they have to be tested.

The timer has to be tested for continuity across the terminals BK & R while the timer is in On position.

You have to unplug the dryer and remove the wires from the parts which are testing. Write down their position prior to removal so you'll know how to put them back. Post the results before order any parts.

Gene.
P.S. Does the original high limit thermostat looks like the one shown on the picture from the installation instructions?

The instructions said: "if the thermostat you are replacing looks like the picture bellow, the following steps must be performed...".

You said it's different, so you DO NOT have to follow those steps. It's probably direct replacement part which does not need any alterations. Can you post a picture of the original and new thermostats?

And, if the original high limit thermostat will pass continuity test, why do you have to replace it at all?

Gene.