Whirlpool Corporation Dryer Drum Glide Kit 306508, Replaces 3-6508, 312941, 312940

Front drum glide kit for compatible Maytag, Whirlpool, JennAir, Crosley, and related dryers. Includes one glide, one felt/cork pad, and two rivets. Two kits are typically used per dryer.

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Common Symptoms

• Scraping, rubbing, or grinding noise from the drum area
• Clothes becoming marked or caught near the drum opening
• Drum not spinning or stopping during a cycle
• Visible wear or damage to the front glide or felt/cork pad

Check Before Replacing

• Unplug the dryer before inspection.
• With the dryer empty and power disconnected, inspect the front drum-support area for a worn, cracked, missing, or displaced glide or pad.
• Check whether the drum sits unusually low at the front or whether the gap at the lower drum opening appears enlarged.
• Turn the drum by hand and note rubbing or scraping; do not operate the appliance with damaged support components.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool-manufactured dryer drum glide kit
• Includes one blue plastic glide, one brown cork/felt pad, and two metallic rivets
• Designed for the front drum-support area
• Two kits are typically required per appliance

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before service.
• Replacement requires access to the dryer front bulkhead and removal of the existing glide and pad.
• The supplied rivets secure the glide and pad to the bulkhead; use an appropriate rivet-installation method.
• Verify that the front bulkhead, drum-support surface, and wiring are correctly reinstalled before reconnecting power.

Verified Compatible Models

GDE313, LDE8424ACM, LDE8624ADE, LDE8824ACL, LDG7314AAE, LDG8506AAM, LDG9900AAW, MDE21PNDGW, MDE26CTACL, MDG16CSAWW, MDG26MNABG, MDG6000BWQ, MDG8058BWW, MLE15PRAYW, MLE23PDAGW

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.