Customer Questions and Answers for Motor by Whirlpool

Ray, Yes , there are drive couplers on the motor shaft and in the bottom of the ice bin WP2315559 and W11629923. the motor shaft is "spring loaded" so the couplings mesh together and drive the auger shaft. You do need to check and make sure the ice bin is installed and "locked' in place for the couplers to mesh properly. To access the auger motor, you will need to remove the two screws and coupling cover, On the freezer door liner you should find a removable panel in the bin compartment under the bin assembly, remove the two screws and panel, you'll have access to the motor. You will not need to remove the facade, or switch assembly.