Ice Auger Motor Shaft WP2188917

removed the 2 small screws holding the shaft in place. shaft was worn down on end, causing slippage. ordered new shaft, which arrived in a few days (I've always had good experience with parts select). in the meantime, I read some other repair stories, and one gentleman said he flipped the shaft over and reinstalled it. I did this, replace ... Read more d the 2 screws, and sure enough it is working perfectly, and I have a spare shaft in case it doesn't last.

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.

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.

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 sh ... Read more aft inside the ice bucket the the door of the freezer.

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 designe ... Read more d and will likely need to be replaced again.

Replaced the shaft

This was a very easy repair. First, remove the Ice Bucket off the refrig door. Unfasten the white plastic shaft holder held in place by 2 hex head screws using a nut driver. Remove old shaft and insert the new shaft. Fasten back up with the holder and 2 hex head screws and install the ice bucket and you are ready to dispense ice again.

Removed ice bucket-removed 2 screws holding the casing at the top of shaft-replaced with new shaft-screws would not go back in. Used vacuum to suction out any particles. Dipped bottom of shafted in scolding hot water, put the shaft back in, put screws back in, works like a charm.

Ratchet and 1/4 " socket.

Unplugged refridgerator. Removed Ice container, removed two screws, removed shaft retainer(guide), shaft and replaced.