This lower hinge pin is the pivot shaft for your refrigerator door. Replacing a worn or bent pin restores smooth movement and proper alignment so the door seals and closes correctly while reducing hinge noise.
- Serves as the pivot point between the door and the lower hinge bracket
- Helps maintain door height and alignment for an even gasket seal
- Wear or damage can cause door sagging, rubbing, squeaking, or inconsistent closing
- Replacing the pin can restore smooth swing and reduce wobble at the hinge
What's included: 1 lower hinge pin Install notes:
- Disconnect power; remove items from the door. Support the door and remove the upper hinge to lift the door off the lower hinge.
- Replace the lower hinge pin on the hinge/bracket, reusing any model-specific washers or bushings.
- Reinstall, level, and align the door so the gasket seals evenly; verify smooth swing and positive closure.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Lower hinge pivot sheared off at base door rotated off hinge bracket Paul G. • Houston , TX • February 23, 2015
Temporarily stuck a BMW lug bolt through the bracket and pivot opening to secure the door on the base, then waited just 3 days for the exact parts to come in from AppliancePros. Searching for the appliance model number brought me to the Appliance Pros website where finding the exact parts was quick and easy. Getting the correct part installed was a bit more involved as I had to remove and reinstall the bracket once the hinge pivot was installed, but it was quick and easy with my son holding the...
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