[Superannuated Peregrinator]

Thanks, Jeff. Dryer was last serviced in late April of this year. It was not leaking a couple of weeks ago when I was on a 3-day trip. Where can I get a kit? It's leaking bad enough that I may try taking it out and lubing it as you suggested while trying to get a replacement kit. Of course it's not easy to get to. Will take a bit of uncomfortable contortioning around drive train components (when isn't that the case). I see the clip you are describing. I'll see if my brother has a pair of clip pliers, otherwise I'm going to purchase some. Will make the process much easier with the right tool.