Whirlpool WPW10169511 Motor Coupling OEM Part

I first thought it was the auger in the ice container so I changed it and it was not the problem. I then talked to ApplianceParts customer service that it might be the yoke on the motor that turned the auger or even the motor itself even though it worked. I ordered the parts, the yoke was supposed to be able to be changed by itself but mind would not come off the motor shaft so I had to cut it off just to remove it from the unit so I had to change the motor anyway because of this. So I advise if you are thinking of replacing the yoke get the motor at the same time because if I had not done that I would have had to wait for it to come once I found out that it would not come off the motor shaft.If I had called a service tech they would have wanted to put in a new ice maker this was much cheper.Now all is well ! Thanks AplplianceParts.

Replaced motor with new one.

Replace with new coupling.

Replacing the motor was easy, getting the motor coupling off that turns the auger was not. I had to get out a hand held grinder to finally get it free. After that the job went very quick. Thanks for the parts and the quick shipping.

I ordered a new motor first thinking this was the issue - then had to order the auger motor coupling. To remove the coupling I used diamond plated cutting wheel with my dremmel tool. I cut two sides of the old coupling to remove. Was hoping the threads on the original motor were not damaged to re-use. The threads were rounded and I didn't trust them so I replaced the motor as well. Hooked everything back up and worked great. Took about an hour in total with cutting off the old coupler and then re-assembly with new parts.