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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Refrigerator Drawer Gear Retainer Replacement #5006JA2069A
LG Refrigerator Drawer Gear Retainer Replacement #5006JA2069A
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Total Parts Cost
$3.80Estimated Savings
$112.5001:39
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper drawer gear retainer (cap) in LG refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the retainer is if the upper drawer feels loose coming out of the freezer compartment.
All the information in this gear retainer replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
All the information in this gear retainer replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace an upper drawer gear retainer in your freezer, pull out both freezer drawers and lift out the ice bucket.
2
Now depress the tabs on the upper drawer supports lift the drawer off and set it on a sturdy surface.
3
Use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the old gear retainer and pull off the gear.
4
Bend the shaft slightly to release it from the rack and pull the old retainer off.
5
Install the new gear retainer by sliding it onto the shaft.
6
Then bend the shaft to properly align it with the rack.
7
Slide the gear back onto the shaft and snap the new retainer into place.
8
Align the upper drawer on the supports and snap it into position.
9
Replace the ice bucket and confirm that the drawer moves freely.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper drawer gear retainer (cap) in LG refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the retainer is if the upper drawer feels loose coming out of the freezer compartment.
All the information in this gear retainer replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
All the information in this gear retainer replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace an upper drawer gear retainer in your freezer, pull out both freezer drawers and lift out the ice bucket.
2
Now depress the tabs on the upper drawer supports lift the drawer off and set it on a sturdy surface.
3
Use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the old gear retainer and pull off the gear.
4
Bend the shaft slightly to release it from the rack and pull the old retainer off.
5
Install the new gear retainer by sliding it onto the shaft.
6
Then bend the shaft to properly align it with the rack.
7
Slide the gear back onto the shaft and snap the new retainer into place.
8
Align the upper drawer on the supports and snap it into position.
9
Replace the ice bucket and confirm that the drawer moves freely.
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