This ice gear transfers motor rotation to the refrigerator's ice mechanism so cubes can be dispensed or ejected. Replacing a worn or stripped gear restores smooth, reliable ice operation and helps eliminate grinding or clicking noises.
- Transfers drive from the motor to the ice mechanism (auger/ejector, depending on model)
- Helps move ice through the system for dispensing or harvest
- Common symptoms: no or slow ice dispensing, auger not turning, loud clicking/grinding from the ice bin
- Cracked or stripped teeth indicate the gear should be replaced
What's included: One ice gear Install notes:
- Disconnect power to the refrigerator before servicing
- Remove the ice bin and access the ice assembly per your model; note gear orientation for reassembly
- Align teeth carefully; do not force the gear onto the shaft
- Inspect related parts (drive coupler, auger, motor shaft) and replace any worn components to prevent repeat failure
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Lower freezer door would not stay shut turns out a shaft with gears was missing from initial install Bruce M. • New River , AZ • August 08, 2016
Ordered the parts, which was a pair of ice gears and the bar that connects them. Had to refer to upper freezer drawer to figure out how the gears fit into the rails. Turns out they snap into a plastic hub that is riveted on the rail. Took some effort to finally get them to snap on. At first it seemed like they would not fit. Really had to apply force to get them to go on. Then added bar, which seems to me to be slightly short in length. It works, but I think if any tension is put on it,...
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