How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP3203555 / WR17X11453 Crusher Cover

Replaced the parts. Initially, in order to ensure the ice maker itself was still working, I did some repairs to test it. I repaired the cracked crusher cover with a plastic welder, I also repaired the glide bucket Lh with the plastic welder & some epoxy. I attached the broken ice stripper pieces with the plastic welder. If the ice maker made ice I knew it was safe to buy new parts. It made ice for two days only but after it dropped ice the first time I ordered the parts. Parts did not take long to get here and were a perfect match. I clicked 30-60 min on the time it takes but that was for installing the new parts & remember I had done this once already for my test run. You need a Philips screwdriver to get the ice maker off, get the outer cover of the ice container off & take a metal clip off that holds a metal bar on the bottom of the ice container. You need a flat small flat tip screwdriver to help get the electrical connection retaining clips open and to get the "C" clip retainer off the front of the "Ice Screw" in order to get it out so that the Crusher Cover can be replaced. For pliers, you need a set of channel locks to get the "C" clip retainer back on (though this can be done with a large flat tip screwdriver as well. I used a screwdriver that allows you to insert different nut driver heads in order to remove the metal screws (but with nut heads) that held the glide bucket Lh to the wall as well as the one that held the screw motor to the glide bucket Lh. If you have no such tool you will need a socket set. My experience level - I am NOT an appliance repair person. However, I take photos on my phone prior to ensure things look the same when I put them back (ie how that ice crusher had to go back together). I am in my late 50's & have been "fixing" things all my life so this was not hard but I would say anyone could do it. 

I ordered the parts and watched the videos on your website. I have fixed my dishwasher, fridge, dryer, and washing machine with parts and help from appliance parts pro. This has saved me hundreds of dollars by doing this myself, thank you. 

I had to replace the cutting blade, the helix, and the front shield and the locking nut. 

Replace it 

Ordered the helix and helix lock. Mine was no longer oval on the helix lock and the helix was cracked so the helix would spin freely. My husband repaired last night, it took about 30 minutes after allowing the parts to warm. I recommend taking photos as you go so you know exactly how things go back together, I think that really helped the repair go smoothly and quickly. Dispenses ice like new again! 

Replace the cover crusher and helix plate 

Replace worn out part 

After dissaembly of the ice maker (with the assistance of your on-line pros email) replaced the helix and then the ice crusher plate.