GE Dryer Drum Bearing Slide WW03A00015 – Genuine OEM (Replaces WE3M51), Replaces 278B1139P001, WE3M51

Is This the Right Part?

✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Loud squeaking or squealing noise during drum rotation
• Thumping or banging sounds when dryer is running
• Grinding or scraping noise from front of dryer
• Drum wobbles or feels loose during operation
• Dryer drum difficult to turn by hand
• Excessive vibration during cycle
• Drum binds or catches during rotation
• Black marks or scuff marks on clothes
• Visible wear, cracks, or missing felt on old slides
• Drum drops or sags at the front
• Dryer makes noise only when loaded (weight causes drum to drop)
• Intermittent squeaking that gets worse over time

Pro Tip

Part Details

Installation Notes

• Required Tools:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Putty knife or paint scraper
• 5/16" or 1/4" nut driver
• Work gloves
• Vacuum cleaner (for lint removal)
• Step-by-Step Installation:
• Disconnect Power:
• Unplug the dryer or turn off the circuit breaker. For gas dryers, also shut off the gas supply valve.
• Remove Lint Screen:
• Pull out the lint screen from the top of the dryer.
• Remove Top Panel:
• Locate the two screws inside the lint screen housing (one on each side). Remove these screws. Insert a putty knife between the top and front panel near the corners to release the spring clips. Lift the top panel up and prop it open or remove it completely.
• Disconnect Door Switch (if necessary):
• If removing the top panel completely, disconnect the door switch wire harness.
• Remove Front Panel:
• Remove the screws securing the front panel to the dryer cabinet (typically 2-4 screws along the top edge under the top panel, and possibly screws at the bottom corners). Disconnect the door switch wire if not already done. Carefully lift the front panel up and off the dryer cabinet.
• Support the Drum:
• With the front panel removed, the drum will want to fall forward. Have a helper support it, or carefully prop it with a towel or block.
• Locate Bearing Slides:
• The bearing slides are mounted on the front bulkhead (the stationary front wall inside the cabinet). They are typically positioned at the 10 o'clock, 2 o'clock, 5 o'clock, and 7 o'clock positions around the drum opening (some models use only 2 slides at top positions).
• Remove Old Slides:
• The slides are held in place by clips or tabs that snap into slots in the bulkhead. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the old slides out of their mounting slots. Note the orientation and position of each slide.
• Clean the Area:
• Use a vacuum to remove all lint buildup from the front bulkhead, drum rim, and surrounding areas. Wipe down the drum rim with a damp cloth to remove any residue or adhesive from the old felt pads.
• Install New Slides:
• Position each new bearing slide with the felt pad facing inward (toward the drum). Align the mounting tabs with the slots in the front bulkhead. Press firmly until the slide snaps securely into place. Ensure each slide is fully seated and doesn't wobble.
• Check Drum Rotation:
• Manually rotate the drum several full rotations to ensure it spins smoothly and quietly on the new bearing slides. Listen for any rubbing or binding sounds.
• Reinstall Front Panel:
• Position the front panel back onto the cabinet, aligning the bottom edge first. Reconnect the door switch wire harness. Secure the front panel with the mounting screws.
• Reinstall Top Panel:
• Lower the top panel back into position. Ensure the front clips engage properly. Replace the two screws inside the lint screen housing.
• Replace Lint Screen:
• Insert the lint screen back into its housing.
• Restore Power:
• Plug in the dryer or turn the circuit breaker back on. For gas dryers, turn the gas supply back on.
• Test Operation:
• Run an empty cycle for 5-10 minutes on AIR FLUFF or LOW HEAT. Listen for smooth, quiet operation. The drum should rotate without squeaking, thumping, or grinding noises.

Verified Compatible Models

C23CLG4CBASB00, C978-973221, CLGG70214BAB00, CLGG70214DAB00, CLME70204BBB00, CLME71214BAT00, CLME77014BFU00, CLME77014BFU01, CLME77014BFU30, CLME77014BFU40, CLME77014DFU00, CLME77014DFU01, CLME77014DFU30, CLME77014DFU40, CLME77104BBB00, CLMG70204BBB00, CLMG70204DBB00, CLMG77104BBB00, CLMG77104DBB00, CLMPG70204DBB00, CLPG70204DBB00, CLTG70214BAB00, DE7027G1CA0, DE7027G1US0, DE7027J1CA0, DE7027J1CA1, DE7027J1US0, DE7027J1US1, DE7027P1CA0, DE7027P1CA1, DE7027P1CA2, DE7027P1US0, DE7027P1US1, DE7027P1US2, DE7027P2CA0, DE7027P2US0, DG7027G1US0, DG7027J1US0, DG7027J1US1, DG7027P1US0, DG7027P1US1, DG7027P1US2, DG7027P2US0, DME17R8MSDBP10, DME17R8MSDBT00, DME47N8MSDBP00, DMG17R8MSDAB00, DMG17R8MSDAB20, DMG47N8MSDAB00, DPVH880GJ3MV, DPVH880GJ3WW, DRG17R8MSDAB00, ECL1540EEBBY00, ECL1540EEDGY00, FDR625WM20, FLC105WM20, GCL2340ESDG00, GCL2340ESDG01, GCL2340PSBB00, GCL2340PSDG00, GCMX180ED5WW, GDR726WG0, GFD40ESCM1WW, GFD40ESMM0WW, GFD40ESMM1WW, GFD40GSCM0WW, GFD40GSMM0WW, GFD40GSMM1WW, GFD45ESMK0DG, GFD45ESMK0WW, GFD45ESMM0DG, GFD45ESMM0WW, GFD45ESMM1DG, GFD45ESMM1WW, GFD45GSMK0DG, GFD45GSMK0WW, GFD45GSMM0DG, GFD45GSMM0WW, GFDS170EH0WW, GFDS170GH0WW, GFDS175EH0DG, GFDS175GH0DG, GFMN110ED0WW, GFMN110ED1WW, GFMN110ED2WW, GFMN110GD0WW, GFMN110GD1WW, GFMN110GD2WW, GFMN120ED0WW, GFMN120ED1WW, GFMN120ED2WW, GFMS140ED0WW, GFMS140ED1WW, GFMS145ED0MP, GFMS150ED0WW, GFMS150ED1WW, GFMS150GD0WW, GFMS150GD1WW, GFMS155ED0MP, GFMS155GD0MP, GFMS170EH0WW, GFMS170EH1WW, GFMS170GH0WW, GFMS170GH1WW, GFMS175EH0DG, GFMS175EH1DG, GFMS175GH0DG, GFMS175GH1DG, GLC076WM0, GMMN120ED0WW, GMMN120ED1WW, GMMP280ED5WS, GMMP280ED6WS, GTD32EBMP0WW, GTD33EASK0WW, GTD33PASK0WW, GTD40EBMK0WW, GTD40EBMR0WS, GTD40GBMK0WW, GTD40GBMR0WS, GTD42, GTD42EAAJ0WW, GTD42EAAJ1WW, GTD42EAAJ2WW, GTD42EAMJ0WW, GTD42EAMJ1WW, GTD42EAMJ2WW, GTD42EBAK0WS, GTD42EBMK0WW, GTD42GAMJ0WW, GTD42GAMJ1WW, GTD42GAMJ2WW, GTD42GASJ2WW, GTD42GBMK0WW, GTD45EAMJ0WS, GTD45EAMJ1WS, GTD45EAMJ2WS, GTD45EBMK0WS, GTD45EBMR0WS, GTD45GAMJ0WS, GTD45GAMJ1WS, GTD45GAMJ2WS, GTD45GBMK0WS, GTD45GBMR0WS, GTD46EDMN0WS, GTD47EBAL0DG, GTD65EBMJ0WS, GTD65EBMJ1WS, GTD65EBMJ2WS, GTD65EBMJ3WS, GTD65EBMK0DG, GTD65EBMK0WS, GTD65EBMK1DG, GTD65EBMK1WS, GTD65EBMK2DG, GTD65EBMK2WS, GTD65EBMR0DG, GTD65EBMR0WS, GTD65GBMJ0WS, GTD65GBMJ1WS, GTD65GBMJ2WS, GTD65GBMK0WS, GTD65GBMK1WS, GTD65GBMR0WS, GTD69EBPT0DG, GTD72EBMN0DG, GTD72EBMN0WS, GTD72GBMN0WS, GTD75ECML0DG, GTD75ECML0WS, GTD75ECML1DG, GTD75ECML1WS, GTD75GCML0DG, GTD75GCML0WS, GTD84ECMN0DG, GTD84ECMN0WS, GTD84ECMN1DG, GTD84ECMN1WS, GTD84ECMN2WS, GTD84GCMN0DG, GTD84GCMN0WS, GTD84GCMN1DG, GTD84GCMN1WS, GTDX180GD6WW, GTMP280ED4WW, GTMP280ED5WW, GTMP280ED6WW, GTMP280GD4WW, GTMP280GD5WW, GTMP280GD6WW, GTMP520ED4WW, GTMP520ED5WW, GTMP520ED6WW, GTMP520GD5WW, GTMS570ED5WW, GTMX100ED4WW, GTMX100ED5WW, GTMX180ED3WW, GTMX180ED4WW, GTMX180ED5WW, GTMX180ED6WW, GTMX180GD5WW, GTUP240EM0WW, GTUP240EM1WW, GTUP240EM2WW, GTUP240EM3WW, GTUP240EM4WW, GTUP240EM5WW, GTUP240GM6WW, GTUP270GM5WW, GTUP270GMWM0, GTUP270GMWM00, GTUP270GMWM01, GTUP270GMWM02, GTUP270PSDG00, GTX18ESBJ0WW, GTX18ESMJ0WW, GTX18GSMJ0WW, GTX18GSMJ1WW, GTX18GSSJ1WW, GTX22, GTX22EASK0WW, GTX22EBMK0WW, GTX22EBMR0WW, GTX22GASK0WW, GTX33, GTX33EASK0WW, GTX33EBMR0WS, GTX33GASK0WW, GTX42EASJ2WW, GUAN275ED2WW, GUAP240EM0WW, GUAP240EM1WW, GUAP240EM3WW, GUAP240EM4WW, GUAP240EM5WW, GUAP270EM4WW, GUD24ESMJ0WW, GUD24ESMJ1WW, GUD24ESMM0WW, GUD24ESMM1WW, GUD24ESSJ1WW, GUD24ESSM0WW, GUD24ESSM1WW, GUD24GSSJ0WW, GUD24GSSJ1WW, GUD24GSSM0WW, GUD24GSSM1WW, GUD27EEMN0WW, GUD27ESMJ0WW, GUD27ESMJ1WW, GUD27ESMM0WW, GUD27ESMM1WW, GUD27ESPM0DG, GUD27ESPM1DG, GUD27ESSJ1WW, GUD27ESSM0WW, GUD27ESSM1WW, GUD27GSPM0DG, GUD27GSPM1DG, GUD27GSSJ0WW, GUD27GSSJ1WW, GUD27GSSM0WW, GUD27GSSM1WW, GUD27GSSM2WW, GUD37EEMN0DG, GUD37ESMJ0DG, GUD37ESMJ1DG, GUD37ESMM0DG, GUD37ESMM1DG, GUD57EEMT0DG, GUV27ESMW0WW, GUV27ESSM1WW, HTDX100GD6WW, HTDX100GM8WW, HTMX050EF4WW, HTX21EASK0WW, HTX21PASK0WW, HTX22EBMK0WW, HTX24, HTX24GASK0WS, I24CLG4CBISD00, ICL1740PSDG00, ICL1740PSDG01, ICL1740PSDG10, ICL2040PSDG00, J2WW, K0WS, K0WW, KDR626WM0, KLC076WM0, LCMP77104BAB00, LCMP77104BAB01, MCL1540EEBBX01, MCL1540EEBBX02, MCL1540EEBBX03, MCL1540EEBBX04, MCL1540EEBBY00, MCL1540EEBBY01, MCL1540EEBBY02, MCL1540EEBBY03, MCL1540EEBBY10, MCL1540EEDGX00, MCL1540EEDGX01, MCL1540EEDGX02, MCL1540EEDGX03, MCL1540EEDGY00, MCL1540EEDGY01, MCL1540EEDGY02, MCL1540EEDGY10, MCL1640PWBB00, MCL1640PWBB01, MCL1640PWBB10, MCL1740ESBB01, MCL1740ESBB02, MCL1740ESBB03, MCL1740ESBB10, MCL1740ESDG00, MCL1740ESDG01, MCL1740ESDG10, MCL1740ESGG01, MCL1740ESGG02, MCL1740GSBB01, MCL1740GSBB02, MCL1740GSBB03, MCL1740GSBB10, MCL1740PSBB01, MCL1740PSBB02, MCL1740PSBB03, MCL1740PSBB10, MCL1740PSDG00, MCL1740PSDG01, MCL1740PSDG10, MCL1740PSGG01, MCL1740PSGG02, MCL2040EEBBY00, MCL2040EEDGY00, MCL2040EPDG00, MCL2040ESBB00, MCL2040ESDG00, MCL2040GSBB00, MCL2040PPDG00, MCL2040PPDG10, MCL2040PSBB00, MCL2040PSDG00, MCL2340ESDG00, MCL2340PSDG00, MCL2440EPDG00, MCL2440ESBB00, MCL2440ESDG00, MCL2440PPDG00, MCL2440PSBB00, MCL2440PSDG00, MCL2440PSDG01, MCL6040ESBB0, MCL6040ESBB1, MCL6040ESBB11, MCL6040GSBB0, MCL6040PSBB0, MCL6040PSBB1, MCL6040PSBB11, MCLC1740GSBB00, MCLC1740GSBB01, MCLC1740GSBB10, MCLC1740PSDG00, MCLC1740PSDG01, MCLC1740PSDG10, MCLC2040GSBB00, MCLC2040PPDG00, MCLC2040PSDG00, MCLC2240GSBB00, MCLC2340GPDG00, MCLC2340GSDG00, MCLP2440PPDG00, MCLP2440PSBB00, MCLP2440PSDG00, MKR62FWTWB00, MKR62FWTWB10, MKR62GWTWB00, MKRN13FWAWB2, MKRN13GWAWB20, MKRN13GWAWB3, MKRN15FWAWB2, MKRN15GWAWB2, MKRR13FWAWB2, MKRR13GWAWB20, MKRR13GWAWB3, MKTG15DNAVB00, MKTG15DNAVB01, MKTG15DNAVB02, MKTG15DNAWB00, MKTG15DNAWB01, MKTG15DNAWB10, MKTG15DNAWB11, MKTG15DNAWB12, MKTG15DNAWB13, MKTG15GNAVB00, MKTG15GNAVB01, MKTG15GNAVB02, MKTG15GNAWB00, MKTG15GNAWB01, MKTG15GNAWB02, MKTG15GNAWB10, MKTG15GNAWB20, MTMX050EF3WW, MTMX050EF4WW, MTMX050EF5WW, MTX22EBMK0WW, MTX22EBMR0WW, PFDN445EL1MG, PFDN445GL1MG, PFDS455EL1MG, PFDS455GL1MG, RCL2040PPDG00, SCC620DGBB00, SEC620DPBB01, SEC620WDPBB00, SEG26N5MNBAB00, SGE1222PMSBB01, SGE17R8XSBBH00, SGE17R8XSDCT00, SGE26N5XNBBT00, SGE26N5XNBBT10, SGE26N5XNBCT00, SGE47N5XNBBT30, SGE47N5XNSBH00, SGE47N5XSBBH00, SGE47N5XSBBH01, SGE47N5XSSBP00, SGE47N8XSBBT00, SGE47N8XSBBT10, SGE47N8XSBBT20, SGE47N8XSBBT30, SGE47N8XSBCT00, SGE47N8XSDCT00, SGG47N5XNBAB00, SGN17R8XSBAB00, SGN27N5XSBAB00, SGN47N5MSSAB00, SGN47N5XNBAB00, SGN47N5XSSAB00, SGN47N8MSSAB00, SGW715NDEWW00, SGW715NDEWW01, SGW715NDGWW00, SGW715NDGWW01, SGW819SDECG00, SGW819SDECG01, SGW819SDECW00, SGW819SDECW01, SGW819SDGCG00, SGW819SDGCG01, SGW819SDGCW00, SGW819SDGCW01, SIG47N5MSBAB00, SMA1940PGG01, SMC620DEWW00, SMC620DPBB01, SME17R8MSBBP00, SME17R8MSBBP01, SME17R8MSBBT00, SME17R8MSDBP00, SME17R8MSDBP01, SME17R8MSDBT00, SME17R8MSDCT00, SME17R8MSDCT01, SME17R8MSGBP00, SME17R8MSGCT00, SME17R8XSBBT00, SME17R8XSBBT10, SME17R8XSBBT20, SME17R8XSBCT00, SME17R8XSGBP00, SME17R8XSGBT00, SME17R8XSGBT10, SME17R8XSGCT00, SME26N5MNBBP00, SME26N5MNBBP01, SME26N5XNBBP00, SME26N5XNBBP01, SME26N5XNBBT00, SME26N5XNBBT10, SME26N5XNBCT00, SME27N5MSBBP00, SME27N5MSBBP01, SME27N5MSBBT00, SME47N5XSBBP00, SME47N5XSBBP01, SME47N5XSBBT00, SME47N5XSBBT10, SME47N8MSBBP00, SME47N8MSBBP01, SME47N8MSBBP02, SME47N8MSBBT00, SME47N8MSBCT00, SME47N8MSBCT10, SME47N8MSBCT11, SME47N8MSDBP00, SME47N8MSGBP00, SME47N8MSGBP01, SME47N8MSGCT00, SME47N8MSRBP00, SME47N8XSBBT00, SME47N8XSBBT10, SME47N8XSBBT20, SME47N8XSBCT00, SMG17R8MSBAB00, SMG17R8MSBAB01, SMG17R8MSDAB00, SMG17R8MSDAB01, SMG17R8MSDBB00, SMG17R8MSDBB01, SMG17R8MSGAB00, SMG26N5MNBAB00, SMG26N5MNBAB01, SMG26N5MNBCL00, SMG26N5MNBCL10, SMG26N5MNBCL11, SMG27N5MSBAB00, SMG27N5MSBAB01, SMG47N5MSBAB00, SMG47N5MSBAB01, SMG47N8MSBAB00, SMG47N8MSBAB01, SMG47N8MSBBB00, SMG47N8MSBBB01, SMG47N8MSDAB00, SMG47N8MSGAB00, SMG47N8MSGBB00, SMG47N8MSGBB01, SMG47N8MSRAB00, SMV745WXPBB00, SMV749NXPBB00, SMV749NXPGG00, SMV749NXPRR00, SMW715NDEBB00, SMW715NDEBB01, SMW715NDGBB00, SMW715NDGBB01, SMW715NDGWW00, SMW715NDGWW01, SMW817SXEBB00, SMW817SXEBB01, SMW817SXGBB00, SMW817SXGBB01, SMW819SDECG00, SMW819SDECG10, SMW819SDECG11, SMW819SDECW00, SMW819SDECW10, SMW819SDECW11, SMW819SDGCG00, SMW819SDGCG10, SMW819SDGCG11, SMW819SDGCW10, SMW819SDGCW11, SMW819SXGBB00, SMW819SXGHH00, STC620DEWW00, STE26N5MNBBP00, STE26N5XNBBP00, XKR72FWTWB00, XKR72FWTWB10, XKR72GWTWB00, XUD27ESSM1WW, XUD27GSSM1WW, GFDL110EH0WW, GFDN110ED0WW, GFDN120ED0WW, GFDS140ED0WW, GFDS150ED0WW, GFDS170EH2WW, GFDS350EL1WW, GHDP490EF3WW, GTD18ESSJ0WW, GTD45EASJ0WS, GTD65EBSJ0WS, GTDL210ED4WW, GTDP180ED4WW, GTDX180ED3WW, HTDP120ED4WW

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