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Customer Questions and Answers for Shaft by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18021840
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2318082

The Shaft is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. As a part of the ice bin assembly, it works to eject cubes from the bin.

Causes of shaft malfunction include wear and fatigue stress from years pushing ice through the chute. Mineral deposits inhibiting smooth rotation also lead to failures over time.

Symptoms of an inefficient auger shaft comprise:

  • Failing or sporadic ice release from the icemaker compartment
  • Abnormal noises like grinding coming from shaft area
  • Reduced ice output volumes versus when new

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.

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Homerepairguy2022 for Model Number KSSC48QTS03

I've been diagnosing why my ice bucket keeps getting jammed and it was a combination of the coupling teeth and the end of the shaft being worn down. I replaced the coupling easily but I can get the shaft out about 8 inches but no further. I've got the drive shaft holder removed and the seals, but could something else be holding this shaft back? I see some small notches on the motor end of the shaft from the diagram and wasn't sure if there was some sort of clip on the end to prevent removal. Should I just give it a more serious yank?

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HomeRepairGuy2022, the shaft WP2318082 will have a rubber washer on it that can cause it to catch. Removing the auger motor W10822635 to get to the washer would be necessary.

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Dan for Model Number KSSC36QTS00

Hello, I had a question in regards to my ice not dispensing and was advised to buy a new motor. I placed the order for the motor but while i was waiting for the shipment I decided to troubleshoot further and test the motor inside my fridge. As I stated in my other question that I could hear the motor spinning and moving the shaft. Upon further troubleshooting it seems as the shaft is not high enough for the coupling. I pulled the old shaft out and moved down the rubber part so the shaft is higher and meets the coupling more. This seems to have resolved my issue but I feel that to fully resolve this I may need a new shaft and coupling. Is it common for the shaft to have to be replaced due to becoming stripped or is it more common for the coupling to be replaced? Also could it be something as small as the drive shaft coupling sleeve wearing down and moving down the shaft so that connection between the shaft and coupling is not deep enough? I am returning my original order of the auger motor. In this situation would it be recommended to buy a new shaft, drive shaft coupling sleeve and/or new coupling piece? Thank you.

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Hello Dan, the shaft comes with the plastic collar already installed at the correct position, it should not be able to move or be repositioned, it is WP2318082.

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Ndubisi, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty ice dispenser chute door WP2180353 which may either not be closing all the way or is allowing air to migrate into the bin.

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Hello Tony. Try turning the rod as you press down to seat it into the motor on the unit. It will need to be back into place to reseat the bucket on the unit. Thanks.

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Hello G. No, it should lift out. If not, remove the motor from the unit then it should lift out with ease.

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Big V, Yes The part that sets on the top of the shaft that drives the ice crusher is the "sleeve coupling" WP2315559 and is basically located on/in the freezer door "bump out". The component located on the bottom of the ice bin assembly is the "coupling" W11629923 and held in place by a screw, make sure you check the coupling and tighten the screw if necessary.

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Murray, When you lift the ice bin off the door of the freezer, there are 2 screws that you removed. This will allow you to lift the shaft out. If the shaft is stuck in the motor then mount the motor back in and tap the shaft with a hammer to loosen it from the motor then try to lift out. The ice crystals will form if the door is opened and left open for longer then normal periods of time. Condensation will build and crystalize in the motor area.

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