No you don't have to remove the air conditioner dryer to use the pulley.........
You have to unscrew the hex nut that is attaching the pulley to the motor. It can be relatively difficult so get a torque wrench.
To perform a Maytag dryer belt replacement, first unplug the dryer and remove the front panel. Release the tension on the old belt and remove it from the drum and motor pulley. Install the new belt around the drum and motor pulley, ensuring it is aligned correctly. Reassemble the dryer and test it to ensure the belt is working properly.
The air conditioner/compressor sits on the front passenger side on top of the fender. Remove the water reservoir and then you can disconnect and remove the air compressor. I do not know yet how to remove the air dryer as I cannot see how to remove the air lines from the dryer. I did remove the dryer from the compressor though, by removing a single screw then turning the 1/4 turn and pulling it out of the compressor....so at worst I will be able to put my new compressor in with the old dryer.
The air conditioner dryer in your Ford Explorer, is located on the top of the air conditioner compressor. The dryer should be labeled.
The 1995 Mazda air conditioner dryer is located on the firewall in the engine compartment. The air conditioner dryer can be found on the passenger side of the firewall.
The belt on a Maytag dryer is located around the drum, underneath the dryer’s top panel and around the motor pulley. To access it, you typically need to remove the front panel or the back panel of the dryer, depending on the model. The belt is responsible for turning the drum when the dryer is in operation. If the dryer is not spinning, checking the condition of the belt is a common troubleshooting step.
A place to start when dealing with dryer belts and understanding how they work is that they have to go around the drum of the dryer and around the pulley of the motor. The only additional thing the belt comes into contact with is a spring-loaded tensioner. The belt does not actually go around the tensioner, but rather is pushed "in" by it.
Use a rubber scraper to remove rubber from inside of the dryer. It is best not to use chemicals in the dryer. If you do decide to use chemicals use caution because many of them are flammable.
To effectively remove lint from your dryer using a lint brush, simply run the brush along the lint trap and inside the dryer drum to collect and remove the lint. Be sure to clean the lint brush after each use for best results.
Make sure the cable is Secure, and or you can push harder than usual.
To replace the belt on an Indesit dryer, first, unplug the appliance for safety. Remove the back panel by unscrewing it, then take out the drum by removing any screws securing it in place. Once the drum is out, slide off the old belt and loop the new belt around the motor pulley and drum, ensuring it is properly aligned. Reassemble the dryer by reversing the disassembly steps and plug it back in to test.
To remove sand from a clothes dryer, start by vacuuming out as much sand as possible. Next, wipe down the interior of the dryer with a damp cloth to remove any remaining sand particles. Run a cycle with a few damp towels to help capture and remove any lingering sand.