GE GHDS830EDWS - Drive Belt and Drum Service; Drive Belt Removal and Installation

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Drive Belt and Drum
The drum rotates clockwise, as viewed from the
front, at a speed of 46-50 rpm. The drive belt
extends from the motor pulley, past the idler pulley,
and around the perimeter of the dryer drum.
To remove the drive belt:
1. Remove the control, top, and front panels. (See
Control Panel, Top Panel, and Front Panel.)
2. Remove the front bulkhead. (See Front Bulkhead.)
3. To release belt tension, reach under the left side
of the drum, push the idler pulley to the left,
then lock the idler arm into the top indentation
on the idler arm bracket. (See photo. Drum
removed for clarity.)
To install the drive belt:
1. Place the belt in position around the
circumference of the drum.
2. Reach under the left side of the drum and place
the belt in position around the motor and idler
pulleys.
3. Release the idler pulley and guide the belt into
position.
Note: The belt should be oriented so that the belt
grooves contact the motor pulley.
Idler Arm
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm Bracket
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm Bracket
Idler Arm
Non-Long Vent Model
Long Vent Model
Non-Long Vent Model Drive Belt Installed
Long Vent Model Drive Belt Installed
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4. Remove the belt from the motor pulley and idler
pulley.
5. Guide the belt out from the dryer cabinet.