The Icemaker Drive Shaft Sleeve is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This sleeve fits over the drive shaft that powers the icemaker. It works to smoothly transmit torque from the motor to ensure proper ice production.
Symptoms of a bad drive shaft sleeve icemaker include:
- Incomplete or inconsistent ice production
- Jammed or frozen icemaker
- Ice cubes not fully formed
- Ice falling out of cube trays improperly
Causes of a bad drive shaft sleeve icemaker can include cracks, splits, or damage due to repeated use over time. Failure of this part can lead to icemaker malfunction.
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Ice maker auger drive shaft was slipping Timothy O. • Longwood , FL • January 11, 2016
Added a new shaft as the old shaft had worn down...........works perfect now. Thank you
Easy fix ....no more than 10 mins.
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