Idler/pulley for Whirlpool

Dryer Repair
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My idler/pulley can fell off and i dont know where it goes or how to get it there. i pulled the top off and can see the drum, pulled the back off and see the wiring and blower. how do i get access to what i need and where does this go? do i need to pull the drum off?

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This is a duplicated thread.

Answered here: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/6935-my-idler-pulley-fell-off-how-reinstall.html

Gene.

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Here is a nice pic of it too for ya
threadbelt2.jpg (59.3 KB)

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Ahhhh! So, I need to “spring” the idler up…and the belt actually does a loop through the frame of the Idler?

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Correct. Here is the Whirlpool belt diagram:

Gene.