Here is how you fix your dryer.

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1 LIFT the lint screen cover and remove the two screws inside. Be careful not to drop the screws down the slot. Slip a putty knife between the lid and dryer front, and press in to release the clips securing the top. Lift the lid and lean it back against the wall.

2 USE a 1/4-in. or 5/16-in. nut driver to unscrew the two hex head machine screws that hold on the dryer front. Unplug the two wires connected to the door switch and remove the dryer front. Be careful; you have to hold up the drum while you remove the front. Prop the drum up on a quart-size can or blocks of wood.

3 MAKE a sketch or take a Polaroid photo of the belt and pulleys to help in reassembly. Push against the belt tensioning pulley to release the pressure while you slip the belt off the motor.

4 LIFT out the drum and set it aside. Now you can see the drum support rollers.

5 REMOVE the bracket that holds the lower roller. Then remove the retaining clips and slip off the old rollers. Clean the shafts and put a drop of oil on each.

6 INSTALL the new rollers, place new retaining clips in the grooves on the shafts, and reinstall the lower pulley bracket. Reassemble the dryer.
It's best to disassemble the dryer before you buy parts to be sure of the problem. Then you can take the old parts with you to the appliance parts store for an exact match-up.

Here are some tips for reassembly:
* While the dryer is apart, replace the belt.
* Line up the rollers with the groove on the drum.
* After you install the front, roll the dryer drum around and make sure the rear seal is lying flat and isn't pinched.
* Some dryers have a two-piece front (kickplate at the bottom) that enables you to reattach the belt to the motor after you install the front. Otherwise, reconnect the belt first.