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Hello, I have a model FWTB69RGSO Frigidaire Front Loading Wash Machine (Crown Series, 10 cycle). I bought it in April 2000 and have not had a problem with it till now - the bearing is shot and needs to be replaced. Could anybody direct me to a service manual or give me a brief on how to replace the rear shell bearing? I know it is an extensive repair but I am hoping with the manual or somebody's help I would be able to do it. Thanks!
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Thanks Gene that helps a lot. Any tips on this project and do you know how long would such a repair take?
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This is a pretty tough job for a few hours.
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I did a Maytag Neptune, took 2 hours. You can get some idea what to do by reading my article in announcement section "replacing Neptune bearings.
Just pound out the bearings (assuming they both are bad), take them to an auto parts store, and order them, try to get sealed bearings.
If not, I would opt for the entire rear tub shell, only about $150 plus shipping.
P# AP2578105 Shipping might be over $30 due to it's size.
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Thanks Gene & Richard. Few people told me the bearing cannot be replaced on its own so I actually got the shell. However, since I didn't have to pay for it (I was lucky and talked Frigidaire into shipping me one for free), would you think it is easier to replace just the bearings than the shell?
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In any case, you have to pound out the spin basket, so replacing the tub bearings is extra work.
If you bought the bearings, you would probably buy the sealed bearings that last longer. Either way, it's still a big job.
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I got the tub assembly out, now I am at a stall point. Could someone please verify and help me with 2 things:
1/ The pulley - how do you get it off from the shaft? Do you just pound it off? The service manual is not helpful here.
2/ Once the pulley is off, do you pound off the shaft from the bearing - is it attached to the spin basket? From Richards article about Neptune bearings it seems so but again - could someone clarify?
I do not want to break or screw anything up so if someone could help and answer I would be very grateful. Thanks!
Frank
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Well, I was impatient so I used a deep penetrating auto lube for the shaft, separated took out the front tub and rigged a log "chimney" to lift the tub from the ground. It took only few taps and the shaft fell off lose.
Looking at the back of the shaft however, it is clear to me now that perhaps the bearings may be worn but for sure the problem of my washer is in the shaft itself - all 3 arms are broken off and the middle shaft is lose in the middle :-(
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Hi Frank, This is pretty common situation when the spider arm(s) on old style inner tub is cracked. Unfortunately in order to solve this problem you have to replace the whole inner tub and it's expensive. - The part number for the inner tub assembly is AP2107258 Gene.
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