The idler pulley on your washing machine allows the drive belt to operate smoothly. If your washer is not spinning or agitating, makes too much noise, or you notice a burning smell when it is operating, you might need to replace the tension idler pulley. The tension idler pulley works in conjunction with the drive belt, so you might need to replace the belt as well as the pulley. Once the old pulley has been removed from the washer, you will need to transfer the spring and bushing from the old pulley to the new one before re-attaching it to the washer.
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Cheri S - May 27, 2020
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Prompt delivery!
Everything looks to be in good order. Have not installed the parts yet, as the washer is at the Vacation home and we’re not there yet!
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Alfonso G - January 27, 2020
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Idler pulley and belt install
Only took a few days to receive in the mail.once everything Was in place our washer ran better than ever.
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William G - June 25, 2019
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Easy repair
Fine
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Michael W - May 23, 2019
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Tension pulley and drum belt
Parts was new and worked great .
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Josh W - March 4, 2019
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I found an idler pulley I needed for my 18 yr old washer on PartSelect pretty easily. I ordered on a weekend and it came within 4 days. When I started to replace the part I noticed there were way more problems then the pulley so I had to trash the washer. Unfortunately in my case I couldn't use the pulley but I was able to find one. All in all I'm happy with PartsSelect
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The primary problem was that the tub seal assembly was leaking.
1. I began by removing the two screws that hold the front panel in place. I then lifted the top free of the front panel and tilted it back to get it out of the way.
2. Using my fingers, I released the tabs that connect the tub cover to the tub. It took some effort to remove the cap("Mechanism") over the bolt connecting the ag
... Read moreitator to the agitator drive block because I didn't want to break the tab. Once removed, I removed the bolt and the agitator. I then removed the two bolts that clamp the Trunnion to the agitator shaft.
3. It took a little more effort to remove the tub because of corrosion, however, by rocking the tub back and forth I was able to work it free and remove it. I then removed the bolts connecting the Trunnion to the tub. It took a hammer to remove the Trunnion from the tub, once again because of corrosion.
4. After removing the tub, the seal assembly was next and it was easy to remove. I cleaned the agitator shaft with steel wool before beginning the reassembly to remove the corrosion. Before installing the new seal, I lubricated the agitator shaft and the inside of the seal with a silicone grease that is normally used for water faucets. The seal installed easily although care was required to insure that the seal did not twist out of place when sliding it down the agitator shaft.
5. The rest of the reassembly went easily. Since my old filter on the bottom of the tub was clogged, I replaced it with a new one. It took a little time to get every tab on the filter aligned properly so that it could be rotated into place, but it went easily. Everything else reassembled with no problems.
6. It took considerable time to figure out how to replace the drive belt idler arm assembly because I could not figure out how to remove the pin that the idler arm pivots on. I finally reviewed the parts list on-line again and determined that there is a small C-clip that holds it together. Once I knew that. I was able to see the clip and remove it. From that point on, it was very easy to remove the old assembly and reinstall the new one. If I had to do it over again, I would have changed the sleeve at the same time that I changed the idler assembly because the assembly still wobbles on the pin more than I would like. However, it works fine so I won't worry about it until other repairs are needed.
The parts that I ordered from Parts Select were exact matches for the parts that I removed. They were in stock and were shipped the next business day. I would rate the repair as very easy.
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Nicole
April 2, 2018
When the clothes are done with the first wash and, they being to spin out the dirty water. The washer makes a squeaking sound for a couple of seconds, then the noise stops. When the washer is in the rinse cycle it doesn't make the squeaking noise. I changed the belt and i'm still having the same problem. Please help
For model number CWS3600AS0
Hello Nicole, thank you for your question today. I would suggest replacing the Tension Idler Pulley 131862900 and the PULLEY Part Number: 131498301. These parts work with the belt, and since the belt was replaced the noise is probably coming from one of those parts. I hope this helps!
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Christopher
April 5, 2019
It wont spin unless I start it by hand. What is it?
For model number CRWS5700AS0
Hello Christopher, thank you for contacting us. For this symptom you will want to replace either the Drive V-Belt part PS1146950 or the Tension Idler Pulley part PS418897. We hope this helps.
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Zach
July 12, 2021
Might this be the culprit of my squeaky top-loader? I've been trying to tune in to a squeak taking place as the washer's drum is agitating. I hear a high pitched squeak each time the drum rotates ccw while agitating. The noise is even more prominent during the 'normal' wash cycle versus 'gentle'. It also randomly occurs as the drum slows down from the spin cycle. I have replaced the drive belt, although the original was showing no real signs of failure. While doing so, I inspected and lubricated/greased all mating components. I was unable to recreate the noise with manual movements. On the surface, the original tension idler pulley appears to be in fair condition. Unless I were to operate the washer without its front panel, I cannot precisely detect where the squeak is coming from. Thank you for any assistance you may be able to provide!
For model number GLWS1749AS4
Hello Zach, Thank you for the question. We suggest checking for wear to the Tub Seal Assembly, Spin Bearing, Pulley and the Trunnion. we hope this helps!
My machine only makes noise when the spin cycle is stopping - like a car squealing it's brakes.
For model number FWX833AS1
Hi Cheryl, thank you for contacting us. We recommend checking the following parts: the spin bearing, part number PS446536, the drive v-belt, part number PS1146950, and the tension idler pulley, part number PS418897. If these parts do not solve your issue, the transmission assembly, part number PS1524603, is probably defective. Please reach out to customer service if you need help placing an order. Glad to be of help!
