Darren M South Bend , IN August 15, 2019 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WTW4815EW0 Whirlpool Laundry Center Wtw4815ew0: Agitator was spinning freely and not working. How to replace Washer Washplate Bolt. Replaced agitator and washplate bolt and washer. Normally this would have been a 5 min job, however the bolt wouldn't come loose. The teeth on the agitator were worn down and the shaft the bolt screws into would turn with the bolt when trying to loosen it. I had to cut out the agitator using a dremel and hold the shaft in place with a vise grip in order to unscrew the bolt. Once the bolt was out I used WD-40 to help get the agitator off the gears. Job took much longer than normal, but I was still able to save money doing it myself. I didn't end up needing the drive block or tub wrench 22 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours