SEAL
WATER SHED
SEAL
BEARING
DRIVE MOTOR
OUTPUT GEAR,
OUTPUT SHAFT,
AND BEARINGS
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: Gearmotor Assembly
Note: There are two gearmotors in each
FM2402R.
To Remove and Repair the Gearmotor
Assembly:
(Assuming that the procedures through removal of
the water seal have been performed.)
1. Remove the electrical wires from the gear drive
motor.
2. Unscrew the 4 cap screws holding the
gearmotor to the gearmotor plate.
3. Remove the gearmotor from the icemaker.
To Inspect the gearmotor.
A) Remove the cap screws holding the gearmotor
case halves together and pry the two cases apart.
B) To lift off the cover, lift up until you can feel
internal contact, then pull the cover towards the
output gear end, and then lift the cover (with drive
motor attached) up and away from the gear motor
case.
Note: The case cover output gear, bearings, and
shaft are one pressed together assembly.
WARNING
Disconnect Electrical Power Before
Beginning
FM2402R
December, 1992
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