I have a front loading unit model #fwtr6476hso. i have taken the back off it and am pretty sure its the bearing in the tank part of the washer. i cant figure out how to get the wheel off the back to get at the bearing. i removed the bolt in the back but it still wont come off. is there a trick to it or a tool i need to remove it? and after thats off how do i get bearing out? thanks for your help, jeremy

SOURCE: front load washer

Hitchhiker, you don't have to remove the front of the washer. The original boot was glued in areas around the door. They came out with a new design because of water leakage on the bottom. The new kit, part number 5303937187 comes with a spring that holds it on to the panel. You can do one or two things, if you don't have the leaking problem, glue the boot back on. Or you can order the new kit, it comes with instructions and replace the whole boot. Check it out, it might be covered under service flash #26-758BR. In any event this job can be done by leaning the washer back against the wall to make room between the tub and front panel. You are going to need an assist, it's better with 2 people. Catriver...post back.

SOURCE: bearing on front load washing machine needs replacing (Frigidaire

You will need to replace the tub rear shell/bearing assembly (part # 131525500).
To do this, practically the whole machine will need to come apart.
To remove the drive pulley, remove rear cabinet panel. Remove the pulley screw and pull back on the pulley (you may need to giggle it as you pull to remove it).
For the shock pins, grab the open end with a pair of vise-grips. On the "pointy" side of the pin press the tab in with your finger (if you can't push the tab in slide a 9/16" socket onto it) and pull the pin out with the vise-grips (twist back and forth slightly as you pull).

A qualified tech could replace the rear shell/bearing in about 1.5 - 2 hrs. I can certainly give you more help if you need it, let me know.
Good luck!

SOURCE: Have to change bearing on front load washer

The bearing numbers are 6306-2rs and 6307-2rs which go with seal # G059 which I sell on Ebay.

SOURCE: Water leak from front load washer - Frigidare GLTF1240A

just remove bolts, open bit enough to fill with silicone, close back wait to dry, ready to go for couple more years.

SOURCE: Need to remove the front panel of front load washer

you will have to remove the rear panel in order to remove the front panel. The bolt and clamp are inside the front panel.