Ice Auger Motor Shaft

removed the shaft that had worn end-replaced with new one- ok now

Removed the ice bin and turned it over. Removed the old coupling and replaced with the new one, reusing the screw that holds it in place. Then removed the cover plate over the drive shaft that comes out of the door. Pulled out the old shaft and removed the plastic ring that keeps stuff from falling into the motor area. Put the ring onto the new shaft and slowly put the new shaft down into the door until it seated in the motor assembly. Replaced the cover plate with the nut driver and voila! The Ice Age has returned. An easy fix once I determined that the drive shaft end was worn where it engages the coupling, causing it to slip and not move the ice dispenser arm.

removed the drive shaft (6 sided) with seals and replaced it. They last for about 5 years and have to be rotated (flipped over) to continue to use. The shaft metal is a little softer than the drive socket on the motor which, over time will cause the six-sided (12 inch) shaft to round the edges due to torque and pressure on the mixing shaft inside the ice bucket the the door of the freezer.

Very simple, just remove two bolts holding the auger, One note: the auger comes with a new drive coupling sleeve so it is not necessary to order one.

Long shaft from motor to dispenser was stripped. I removed 2 screws from the shaft holder in door, lifted old shaft out, put new shaft in and replaced the 2 screws. Took 2 mins! Works great!

Simply took out old part, paying attention to how it comes out. Simply put the seal in, followed by the shaft and then place holder on and screw down with the two screws that were with the old part. Abrakadabra! Ice maker working like new!

Removed Ice container; Removed two screws from housing around shaft; Pulled old shaft from freezer door; inserted new shaft in freezer door; replaced housing around shaft; replaced and tightened two screws securing housing; returned ice container. Tested by activating ice dispenser. It worked like new.

Removed the 3 screws. Removed worn part. Inserted new part and replaced screws. Just be sure the new auger lines up with the upper unit that it fits into.

Remove two screws on shaft cap. Remove cap. Remove shaft and white o ring. Put o ring on new shaft and install. Replace cap and two screws. The cap for the water filter was harder. Without a cap, it took me a few minutes to wiggle the filter out enough that I could put the new cap on. Both parts worked perfectly. Both are horribly designed and will likely need to be replaced again.

Ratchet and 1/4 " socket.