Fisher Paykel Dryer

[jroedl]

Manufacturer: Fisher & Paykel

Type of Appliance: Dryer

Model Number: DEGX2-96102-B

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Dryer has a loud squeak.  Really, really loud high pitched squeak.  Like metal on metal.  I think it's the bearing but I've never seen one go bad. In fact I've only worked on a couple of these dryers, mostly for heating issues.  Has anyone ever changed a bearing  and if so, is it as bad as it looks in the service manual?  I'm wondering how much labor I should quote.

Thanks in advance!

Jeff

[Adirondack Bob]

Several videos on the procedure- 

Only have done a couple- I remember I had to take the socket and grind it down to fit in the drum hole-

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A0geK.HbjJxdyu8AUlNXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0N2Noc21lBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNwaXZz?p=fisher+paykel+dryer+bearing&fr2=piv-web&fr=mcafee#action=view&id=5&vid=3c4cd2e3c84c5d9c20a02bf6d6f436d8

[jroedl]

That's a really good video.  Thanks for your input.

Jeff

[jroedl]

Did you use a 22 mm or 7/8 socket? I saw both were quoted.

Jeff

[Adirondack Bob]

Pretty sure was the 22 mm

[J5*]

2 hours ago, jroedl said:

Did you use a 22 mm or 7/8 socket? I saw both were quoted.

Jeff

Basically same size hence they are both quoted 

It needs to be a thin wall socket , a tube spanned might be better if you have one 

[jroedl]

Did the bearing today. It was actually pretty easy. I ground just a little off a 22mm socket and it fit just right. I now have a custom tool for future use 

[Adirondack Bob]

Good job @jroedl

And thanks for the update!