there is no bearing as such on this model.remove fan by holding motor shaft and then remove whole back panel and have a good look at wear as they can get in a bad way sometimes due to being constantly overloaded!
if fan removal proves difficult remove drivebelt from motor pulley by accesssing throught the base.remove screw from back panel and pull it away at the top and you can JUST lift drum out through the top of the cabinet with a good pull.This way you can get a good look inside
CK
October 2012