DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the freezer drawer gear shaft on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the freezer drawer gear shaft
in this Samsung refrigerator,
you will need a small flathead screwdriver.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug
the appliance's power cord.
3
Open the freezer drawer and remove both
baskets.
4
Use the small flathead screwdriver to
detach the retaining pin
securing the gear shaft.
5
You can now slide the old gear shaft to
the right to remove.
6
To install the new freezer drawer gear
shaft, insert the end of the shaft with
the retaining pin hole
into the right side gear first, then
insert the opposite end of the shaft
into the left side gear.
7
Snap the retaining pin into place to
secure the shaft.
8
Replace the two baskets,
plug the power cord back in, and the
refrigerator should be ready for use.