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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Auger Drive Coupling #63052-2
Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Auger Drive Coupling #63052-2
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$48.45Estimated Savings
$112.5002:56
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker auger drive coupling on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the auger drive coupling is when the refrigerator ice maker won’t dispense ice.
All of the information for this ice maker auger drive coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Magic Chef, Maytag, Admiral, Jenn Air, Crosley, Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Norge, Kenmore
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, large flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this ice maker auger drive coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Magic Chef, Maytag, Admiral, Jenn Air, Crosley, Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Norge, Kenmore
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, large flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ice maker auger drive coupling in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
2
Open both refrigerator doors.
3
Depress the release button and pull out the ice bin.
4
If still intact, rotate the old auger drive coupling clockwise to remove it.
5
If you have trouble unthreading the coupling, you may need to uninstall the ice maker assembly. To do this
6
First insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever
7
Pull the side cover forward to remove.
8
Use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly.
9
Pull the assembly forward.
10
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the entire assembly.
11
You can now use a large screwdriver to assist in removing the old coupling.
12
Before you install the new auger drive coupling make sure the washer is in place on the auger motor shaft.
13
Now thread the new coupling counter-clockwise onto the shaft.
14
Reinstall the assembly by sliding it part way into the housing.
15
Reconnect the wire harness then push the assembly all the way back - be aware the ice maker fill spout may make this difficult.
16
Realign the side cover and slide it into place.
17
Realign the ice bin on the track and snap it into position.
18
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker auger drive coupling on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the auger drive coupling is when the refrigerator ice maker won’t dispense ice.
All of the information for this ice maker auger drive coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Magic Chef, Maytag, Admiral, Jenn Air, Crosley, Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Norge, Kenmore
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, large flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this ice maker auger drive coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Magic Chef, Maytag, Admiral, Jenn Air, Crosley, Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Norge, Kenmore
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, large flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ice maker auger drive coupling in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
2
Open both refrigerator doors.
3
Depress the release button and pull out the ice bin.
4
If still intact, rotate the old auger drive coupling clockwise to remove it.
5
If you have trouble unthreading the coupling, you may need to uninstall the ice maker assembly. To do this
6
First insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever
7
Pull the side cover forward to remove.
8
Use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly.
9
Pull the assembly forward.
10
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the entire assembly.
11
You can now use a large screwdriver to assist in removing the old coupling.
12
Before you install the new auger drive coupling make sure the washer is in place on the auger motor shaft.
13
Now thread the new coupling counter-clockwise onto the shaft.
14
Reinstall the assembly by sliding it part way into the housing.
15
Reconnect the wire harness then push the assembly all the way back - be aware the ice maker fill spout may make this difficult.
16
Realign the side cover and slide it into place.
17
Realign the ice bin on the track and snap it into position.
18
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Auger Drive
$48.45
Total$0.00
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