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WP6-3705180 Whirlpool Idler Pulley Lever

Part #: WPL WP6-3705180
The Front Load Dryer Idler Pulley Arm holds the idler or belt tension pulley. The main reason you might need to replace this part is if the bearing is damaged. To access this part, you'll need to remove your dryer door and the front panel of your dryer. Replacing this part will require basic hand tools, some disassembly of the dryer and novice repair experience. You must unplug the dryer or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance before installing this part. Recommended item: Idler Pulley (item WP6-3700340) you may want to replace the pulley wheel and bearing at the same time as the pulley arm. If the idler pulley wheel and/or bearing is defective, it may cause the dryer to be excessively noisy.

Part Specification
• This product is a Factory Certified Part. These three words represent quality parts and accessories designed specifically for your appliance. Time tested engineering that meets our strict quality specifications
• This product is a replacement part
• Package contains (1) Front Load Dryer Idler Pulley Arm
• Tools Needed: Multi screwdriver


Weight : 0.632500 lbs
Dimension : 8.149600 x 5.708600 x 1.889700
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The Front Load Dryer Idler Pulley Arm holds the idler or belt tension pulley. The main reason you might need to replace this part is if the bearing is damaged. To access this part, you'll need to remove your dryer door and the front panel of your dryer. Replacing this part will require basic hand tools, some disassembly of the dryer and novice repair experience. You must unplug the dryer or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance before installing this part. Recommended item: Idler Pulley (item WP6-3700340) you may want to replace the pulley wheel and bearing at the same time as the pulley arm. If the idler pulley wheel and/or bearing is defective, it may cause the dryer to be excessively noisy.

Part Specification
• This product is a Factory Certified Part. These three words represent quality parts and accessories designed specifically for your appliance. Time tested engineering that meets our strict quality specifications
• This product is a replacement part
• Package contains (1) Front Load Dryer Idler Pulley Arm
• Tools Needed: Multi screwdriver


Weight : 0.632500 lbs
Dimension : 8.149600 x 5.708600 x 1.889700

The following parts are replaced by this product

  1. 33001840
  2. 33001782
  3. 6-3705180
No more associated models for this part.
DIY Instructions on Replacing the Whirlpool WP6-3705180 IDLER Arm

Replacing the idler arm on a Whirlpool WP6-3705180 washing machine can be a surprisingly simple task. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace your idler arm and get your washer running again.

1. Unplug the power cord and shut off the water supply to the washing machine.

2. Take off the top panel of the washer by unscrewing the screws located near the rear of the machine.

3. Remove the agitator, also known as the spinning tube, from the middle of the machine by unscrewing the nut located at the bottom of the agitator.

4. With the agitator removed, take out the idler arm from its mounting bolts.

5. Replace the old idler arm with a new one and reattach the mounting bolts to secure it in place.

6. Slide the new agitator back into the machine and screw the nut securely at the bottom of the agitator.

7. Put the top panel of the washer back in place and secure it with the screws.

8. Turn the water supply back on and plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Your Whirlpool WP6-3705180 is now ready to go!

Please keep in mind, these instructions are for general guidance and should always be used in conjunction with the manufacturer's manual, if available.
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