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Door Closing Cam Kit Specifications
This door closing cam kit is intended for use with the bottom of refrigerator and freezer door hinges. The cam helps with the closing of the doors and to keep them slightly in position when opened.
Part #4318165
Manufactured by
Whirlpool
for Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper
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Kerry G - February 23, 2023
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Very easy repair
Ordered part came in very quickly and video of part made it very easy to replace.
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Joe P - November 27, 2021
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Door cam kit
Good ! Works great...
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Ron M - January 22, 2021
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This parts kit kept my fridge out or the land fill!
This parts kit combined with the very clear instructional video, enabled me to fix my door closing issue and has kept me fridge from ending up in the land fill!
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Ron T - September 27, 2019
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Easy repair
Linked video instructions were clear and precise.
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Gregory C - January 27, 2021
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Repair went smoothly
Part arrived quickly and repair went very smooth. The install video was very helpful.
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Henry H - August 14, 2018
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Item as described
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John O - December 10, 2019
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Easy repair
Parts came fast, had door back on in 1/2 hour(including time to empty and re fill grocery's)
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Peter H - August 4, 2018
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Parts received within 30 Hours.. Well Done ! Exactly as described I will definitely use Parts Select again.5 star +
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Susan H - August 2, 2018
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Easy repair thanks to your video
The part was shipped very fast and fridge door is repaired thanks again for the great service.
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Catherine J - December 27, 2019
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grinding door hinge
I cannot not say enough for how fast the shipment of this part was..and to receive a package with ALL the parts in was a bonus....and to have a complete video online of exactly how to install was great...thank you again....no more lost food in my fridge!!!
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The door would not close properly. The CAM had broken.
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Thomas from San Clemente, CA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The repair was very simple.
1. Remove the food from the door shelves.
2.Remove the door by first removing the three screws holding the hinge at the top of the refrigerator.
3. Lift door off of the bottom hinge.
4.Replace bottom CAM on bottom hinge (one screw)
5. Replace top CAM and sh
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6. I put a little grease on the cam to make it slide better.
7. Place door on bottom hinge. Remount top hinge.
8. Done and works better than new.
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Main Door wouldn't self-close
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Gary from Huntington, WV
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30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
After removing all the food items from the door, I popped the plastic cover off of the hinge assembly located on the top of the door. With a fine point Sharpie pen , I marked the outline of around the hinge assembly so I could return it to original position. I then loosened each of the 3 bolts holding the hinge on just enough to allow
... Read moreme to clear the pin of the hinge out of the hole in the door. Once the top was free of the hinge, I lifted the door off of the bottom hinge/pin assembly. My cam parts on the bottom hinge and door were either broken and/or partially missing. I removed the broken and worn pieces by removing each of the screws holding the top and bottom (of the bottom hinge assembly) cam pieces and installed the new ones using same screws. I then reversed the steps and slid the bottom of the door back onto the bottom hinge assembly and then lifted the top hinge enough to allow the hinge pin to slid back into the hole on top of the door. Positioned the hinge so it matched the outline and tightened the 3 bolts. I checked the closing and made a slight adjustment to door as one of the shelves was hitting the interior as it tried to close. I did this by loosening the 3 bolts and pushing the door up and to the right (this door was on the right side of refrigerator). Tightened the bolts and reinstalled the hinge cover. Pretty easy. My door cams were a little different so I didn't use all the parts in the kit. My shims were metal and did not move when I replace the cams so I didn't use anything in this repair except the 2 lower cam parts. I also put some grease/vaseline on the cams to lubricate them. I figure the plastic cams just wore out over the years and all the heavy junk we put in the door shelves. I lived with this problem about 2 years before it donned on me that it was probably just a plastic piece or two that was broken or worn out.
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Door not swinging freely and not closing automatically
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Harold from Sun City, CA
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Socket set
replaced lower door closing cams and shim and cleanded and lubricated top and bottom hinge. Took about 30 minutes. Hardest part was unloading the door and finding a place to put all the bottles and stuff. Door works just fine now.
The refrigerator door made a terrible bang every time it was opened.
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Hank from Seattle, WA
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15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver
The hardest part was unloading all the food from the refridgerator door! Once done, pry shroud off top door hinge, remove 3 screws and hinge plate. Lift door off bottom hinge. Remove one screw from bottom of door, remove and discard old lifter cam and spacer. Clean up a bit. Install new spacer and lifter cam. Tighten new screw firml
... Read morey. Replace the lifter cam and spacer on bottom hinge pin (affixed to refridgerator body) using the same method. Replacing the door is easiest if 2 people do it. One person to lift and steady the door, the other has to lie on the floor and guide the door onto the hinge pin. Replace top hinge plate and screws. Snap shroud back over top hinge plate. Replace food in refridgerator. Close door. Done!
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refrigerator door was making a popping noise when opening and closing
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Vincent D from Blackwood, NJ
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15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver
Not being a handyman I found this job realtively easy.I took most of stuff off fridge door, to make door easier to handle. I then undid top hinge door screws, 3 of them, lifted door out., replaced 2 cams.When putting door back on fridge, you have to make sure door is in exact position and top hinge is lined up exactly, or door will contin
... Read moreue to pop a little.It took me a couple of times to get top hinge lined up exactly.
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door would not stay closed
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David from Chagrin falls, OH
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15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Removed the top plastic hinge cover, remove (2) bolts from top hinge. Lifted door up and off of lower hinge, removed both halves of door cam, replaced cam halves and re-installed door. Super easy and effective. Door now opens and closes (stays closed) properly.
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Fridge door would not close properly and therefore was letting cold air out and wasting energy
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Frederick from HoHoKus, NJ
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Socket set
Removed lower door hinge and allowed door to drop down and off of upper hinge. Replaced cams on both hinge and on bottom of door. Reinstalled door. Also installed light cover that had broken years ago, but this is a pop-in item and no-brainer.
lifted door 1/2 inch and put blocks of wood under the door and replaced the lower hindge cam.
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Loud thud when door opened.
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Floyd from Rushville, IN
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Socket set
Remove all items from the door shelves. Removed the top hinge cover and removed hinge mounting screws. Lifted door off bottom hinge and laid it on its side. I then replaced bottom hinge cam by removing (1) cap screw. Very simple job.
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badly worn cam
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harry from KINGSPORT, TN
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Exactly as the demo instructed. It was very detail friendly and was very easy to follow.
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Rick - For model number ED27DQXAB05
August 14, 2017
I need to replace the bottom door cam on the refrigerator side what part numbers do i use? Are they wpz182179 and wpw10329686? Do i need (2) ps11742745 also?Thanks
Hi Rick,
Thank you for your inquiry. The kit that you have referenced in your question, part number 4318165, contains all the parts that you will need. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Gareth - For model number KSRG25FKSS04
April 26, 2019
Will this kit work on my KitchenAid ksrg25fkss04 refrigeration? When i search for the part(s) by the model number it only lists the individual cam pieces and not the kit as an option.
Hi Gareth, thank you for your question. Unfortunately this kit is not listed underneath your appliance model information so we cannot guarantee that every part inside of it will work for your model. According to your model information the parts are sold separately from each other. We would be able to guarantee anything that you find directly underneath your model number as being correct for your model. This kit seems like it would work, however unfortunately we cannot guarantee it for you. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Richard - For model number ED2CHQXKQ05
June 6, 2019
I apologize for my lack of knowledge. Will the parts in this kit work on a Whirlpool side by side model no. Ed2chqxkq05?
Hello Richard, thank you for writing. This part is not shown as compatible to your model. On your model it does not come in a kit. There is the Lower Door Closing Cam part PS11739042 (the Screw is part PS11741512), and the Door Cam part PS11752991 (the Screw is part PS11742755).
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Nancy - For model number KSRB22FHSS02
April 18, 2023
will this work my above model? Can you give dimensions on the parts?
Hi Nancy, Thank you for writing. The Lower Door Closing Cam for this model is PartSelect Number PS11739042 and PartSelect Number PS11752991. The parts sit on a 1" Grid to show approximate dimensions and are a guaranteed fit for this model. We hope this helps!
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William - For model number ED5PHAXMQ00
December 10, 2019
Refrigerator door has to be pushed closed. Unlike the freezer door which closes itself.
Hello William and thanks for writing.
Troubleshoot the most common items that can cause a bad seal on a refrigerator door. Check inside the refrigerator to ensure there aren't any food containers, open crisper drawers or misaligned shelves that could keep the door from closing properly. ... If the door still fails to shut tightly, check the door gasket. # PS323906 if the gasket checks ok, then your cam might be faulty # PS11739045. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
The lower cam on my fridge (ordered from this site) only fits in the grooves of the upper cam when the door is halfway open. It has to be pushed firmly to shut. The teeth seem to be off my 45 degrees. Is there a different part for my model?
Hello, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number: PS11739042. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
The light plastic swing in the door broke. The light will not go on and now it
Seems the fridge is off. Does this affect the operation of the fridge! How can I teplace
The part
Hello Rhonda, thank you for reaching out. The part that you are referring to is the door closing cam kit, part number PS358690. It helps the door open and close smoothly. We have attached a relevant video that can help you replace this part. We hope this information helps!
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Keith - For model number 1069555923
October 13, 2023
Refrigerator section door normally stays closed, but easily can stay open. It's like there is supposed to a be a magnet to hold it closed, but it is worn.
Hi Keith, thank you for reaching out. You may need to inspect the door gasket. If it is faulty, you may need to replace it to fix the issue. The door gasket for the fresh food section of your model comes in two colors. The white door gasket is part number PS323900, and the black door gasket is part number, PS323906. We hope this information helps!
I need 2 kick plate clamps, can't find model number, fridge old.
Hello Juanita , Thank you for the question. Here is a link to help you locate the model number sticker with the model number we need to locate parts. Hope this helps!
https://www.partselect.com/Model-Number-Locator+9+repair.htm
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