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. Replace as a unit.
C) Inspect the oil, gears, and bearings. If
the oil level and condition is
acceptable, quickly check the
gears and bearings. They are likely
to be fine if the oil is.
If there is evidence of water in the oil (rusty
bearings and gears; the oil having a creamy white
appearance; oil level too high) carefully inspect the
bearings and gears. If in doubt about the condition
of a part, replace it. The oil quantity is 14 fluid
ounces, do not overfill.
Note: The gears and bearings are available only
as pressed together sets.
D) After replacing parts as required, (if any)
reassemble the gearcase. The two smaller gears
and the oil should be in the lower case, the output
gear will be with the cover. As you lower the cover
onto the lower case, cover will have to be moved
closer to the second gear after the output gear has
cleared the second gear top bearing.
E) After the case is together, and the locating pins
are secure in both ends, replace all cap screws.
4. Bench test the gearmotor, check for oil leaks,
noise, and amp draw.
GEARCASE
COVER
ROTOR
BEARING
GASKET
FIRST GEAR &
BEARINGS
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect electrical
power to the icemaker -
dispenser before
beginning.
NDE550
&
NDE650
April 1997
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