This wheel has a center metallic bearing. A dryer's idler pulley wheel serves to help the belt to rotate the drum.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Burning smell | Will not agitate | Noisy | Spins slowly
This part works with the following products:
Washer.
This part works with the following products:
Amana, Maytag, Speed Queen, Crosley.
Part# WP40045001 replaces these:
AP6009107, 38225, 40045001
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Don M - August 13, 2023
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Have not installed yet
Turns out the part has two broken pieces of the thin edge that keeps the belt tracking in the pulley. Looks like the part was broken before is was sealed in its bag because the missing pieces were not inside.
October 18, 2023
Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that happened, we will be in touch soon to help fix this issue.
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James M - February 13, 2021
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Great part
The part worked as it should. Shipping was super slow despite paying for expedited service.
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Greg B - July 9, 2019
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Damaged idler pulley
Still haven't received my replacement.
July 10, 2019
Hello Greg,
Thank you for leaving a review on the part ordered. I have sent you an email in regards to the order. Hope to hear from you!
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Janet L - September 12, 2018
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Idler Pully wheel review
Part arrived promptly in perfect condition. Repair was quick. Appliance now works perfectly.
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Lorra B - August 4, 2018
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Broken
My part arrived and was broken and I’m still waiting on another part.
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Average Repair Rating: 2.8 / 5.0, 18 reviews.
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Need it a new pulley and belt
I did the repair all by my self and just payed for the parts.
Remove the front of the washer. Remove the pump and motor assembly using the 1/2 inch socket. Remove the pump from the motor and hoses from the pump. Replace the bad idler pulley and place new belt on pulley. Reassemble the pump to the motor and install the assembly back into the washing machine. Reasemble the hoses and put belt on drive
... Read moren pulley for the drum. Reinstall the front cover.
Squeak and slight burning smell during spin cycle.
I took off the lower front panel and “watched” with a flashlight during the spin cycle. I could see that the idler pulley was intermittently stopping and starting. The back of the drive belt was also worn in the center. When the idler pulley was moving, it squeaked, when it didn’t, the friction wore the belt and made the smell.
... Read morer />To replace the Idler Pulley Wheel: 1. Take off the lower and upper front panels to access the motor assembly. 2. Remove motor by loosening four bolts. 3. Remove spring that applies tension to the idler pulley. 4. Remove the electrical connector by squeezing the plastic tab on top. 5. Remove hoses by gripping clamps with pliers (put down rags first to catch water) 6. Unhook belt from tub pulley 7. Remove 1 cabinet spring to make it easier to remove motor 8. Remove motor. 9. Remove allen screws holding the pump to the motor 10. Remove the pump and belt (take note of the location of the belt before removing). 11. Remove retaining ring to replace Idler Pulley Wheel (this was probably the trickiest part; I used a very tiny needle nose pliers and straight screwdriver). 12. Replace the washers on either side of the Idler Pulley Wheel as well as the retaining ring. 13. Replace belt. 14. Reassemble in reverse order. 15. Be thankful for the money you saved on a service call.
pulley was worn out and would not turn belt was also worn outand had chunks out of it
Laid washer on its side and had to remove the motor,replaced the pulley and belt replaced the motor and put all parts back together washer spins and runs like it did when it was new.we did not need the screw or nut but did not know when ordering parts
took the belt out and took the thing out and fixed then put it back.
Bin Teng from San Leandro, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Washer broke belt & Idler pulley
First removed all screws with a nutdriver then lifted the body from the base. Removed the two hoses at the pump (be ready for excess water). Removed the 9/16 bolts (4) to drop the motor assy. I also took off the two front balance springs to have easy access. I at this point was able to remove the pulley and put new belt & pump on the moto
... Read morer. Remember to watch carefully to align belt. removing the idler pulley is a no brainer. Took about 45mins. to complete, a no pro job!!
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Audie from Lexington, AL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
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Idler wheel seperated from bushing,snap ring came off
First always unplug appliance.Then I shut off the water.I took the front off the washer.Saw the idler was the problem.Ordered parts and new belt.Removed motor assy,and removed pump.Checked impellors and pump bearing.Installed new parts for idler.Installed belt.Re-installed pump to motor,then re-installed entire assy.Turned on water and ec
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William from Westmoreland, NH
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
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Had to pull the motor to change the belt
Unplugged washer from power source. Dissconnect the water supply. Take off lower panel. Undo big spring. Remove 4 bolts that hold the motor. Unplug the motor. remove motor and belt. While on the bench I regreased the Idler pulley. then reverse the procedure to reassemble
(UNPLUG APPLIANCE FIRST! )Used large flat bladed screwdriver to remove tub damper springs on front of tub.Then remomoved washer pump hoses after placing towel underneath to catch waste water. Removed four bolts holding motor and pump assembly to tub pulled it forward slightly to remove motor electrical connector, turned assembly over
... Read more to remove pump ("torx bit") Intalled new belt being mindful of routing and idler pulley. Seems new belt is slightly longer requiring a little tension spring adjustment might have to replace it also. Washer now functions properly!
first I unplugged the electrical plug then I removed the lower covet by taking out the 5/16 screws. I then took out the 5/16 screws that hold the top part of the front cover and removed it. I then worked the belt off the aggitator pully and removed the hoses from the pump. I then used a 1/2 in soclet on long extension th remove the
... Read morefour bolts that hold the motor and pump assembly. I then worked the assembly out of the cabinate and using a long #20 torx bit I removed the pumfrom the housing. I removed the belt, then I removed the housing off the motor and replaced the Idler bracket with the idler pully. I then re-assembled it in the reverse of taking it apart. Works great with the new idler and belt. David Hilton
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Cheryl
October 28, 2017
When i click on the link for "installation instructions', it takes me to the reviews.I need installation instructions for the idler pulley for sav405daww
Hi Cheryl,
Thank you for your inquiry. The customers who have commented on the idler puller have also left instructions as to how install the part. Here is one customer's comment on how he fixed the issue, "I took off the lower front panel and “watched” with a flashlight during the spin cycle. I could see that the idler pulley was intermittently stopping and starting. The back of the drive belt was also worn in the center. When the idler pulley was moving, it squeaked, when it didn’t, the friction wore the belt and made the smell.
To replace the Idler Pulley Wheel:
1. Take off the lower and upper front panels to access the motor assembly.
2. Remove motor by loosening four bolts.
3. Remove spring that applies tension to the idler pulley.
4. Remove the electrical connector by squeezing the plastic tab on top.
5. Remove hoses by gripping clamps with pliers (put down rags first to catch water)
6. Unhook belt from tub pulley
7. Remove 1 cabinet spring to make it easier to remove motor
8. Remove motor.
9. Remove allen screws holding the pump to the motor
10. Remove the pump and belt (take note of the location of the belt before removing).
11. Remove retaining ring to replace Idler Pulley Wheel (this was probably the trickiest part; I used a very tiny needle nose pliers and straight screwdriver).
12. Replace the washers on either side of the Idler Pulley Wheel as well as the retaining ring.
13. Replace belt.
14. Reassemble in reverse order.
15. Be thankful for the money you saved on a service call."
I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Mark
October 28, 2019
I found the plastic pulley had fallen off the metal sleeving. Will just putting it back on fix the pulley? Does the metal shaft need lubricating?
For model number SAV3655AWW Maytag
Hello Mark, Thank you for the question. If the Plastic Pulley fell off the Metal sleeve it will need to be replaced as they are not suppose to come part. Hope this helps!
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Jeff
November 20, 2018
Spin speed builds then a little snap and it slows and starts to build again. Pumps and agitates fine.
For model number SAV5910EWW
Hi Jeff, thank you for your question. I would suggest taking a look at your pulley wheel and idler arm. You may also want to take a look at the belt as well. If those parts are fine then it may be the motor that is the issue. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Andrew
July 12, 2021
I replaced the belt. The washer agitates but doesn’t spin. The pulley wheel is rough on one side so I am considering replacing that. Is there anything else I should be checking. I can manually spin the agitator and the spin on the machine.
For model number DLW330RAW
Hello Andrew, Thank you for the question. We also suggest checking the Idler Pulley Spring, Idler Lever, Spin Pulley for Transmission Drive and the Brake Rotor Assembly. We hope this helps!
Agitates and pumps fine, but spins slower than normal at full speed spin setting. I replaced the belt and idler pulley but it is still slow. Clothes come out wet enough i can wring water out by hand. Any ideas?
For model number SAV4655EWW
Hello Brian, Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the following parts to fix your issue: transmission, bearings, triple lip seal and hub kit, drain pump, drain hose, and timer. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, there are YouTube videos available to assist you. Hope this helps!
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