Service
Section 6
6-4
Lower Bearing Assembly
WARNING
Before removing any parts, unplug or disconnect
the electric power to the dispenser at the electric
service switch box.
CAUTION
Protect the water seal from damage during
disassembly and reassembly.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove all ice from the bin.
2.
Remove the auger assembly. (Refer to page 6-2.)
3.
Remove the bolt securing the drive pin (located
on top of the bearing drive shaft) and remove the
drive pin
4.
Remove the belt. (Refer to page 6-3.)
5.
Remove the lower bearing drive pin, pulley, and
plastic drive coupling on the agitator drive shaft.
6.
Remove the three bolts holding the upper bearing
housing assembly to the lower bearing housing
assembly.
NOTE: The bolt heads have been filled with silicone
sealant. Clean it out to ensure good wrench
engagement. (Use a #27 Torx driver.)
7.
Remove the three bolts from the inside of the bin
to remove the upper bearing assembly.
8.
Remove the lower bearing housing assembly
from the gear/motor compartment side.
INSTALLATION
1.
Coat the sealing face of the upper bearing
housing with silicone sealant to ensure a
watertight seal between the housing and the bin
liner.
2.
Position the bearing assembly in the bin bottom.
NOTE: Seal under the bolt heads with silicone
sealant to ensure a watertight seal.
3.
From inside the bin, insert the three mounting
bolts through the upper bearing housing.
4.
Install the lower bearing housing and shaft from
the gear/motor compartment side.
5.
Start all three bolts and tighten evenly to ensure
proper alignment. Tighten the bolts to 95 in-lbs.
(110 kg-cm).
6.
Install the pulley and insert the pin into the lower
bearing drive shaft.
7.
Insert the bolt and washer.
8.
Replace the plastic drive coupling on the agitator
drive shaft.
9.
Install the belt. (Refer to page 6-3.)
10.
Install drive pin in bearing shaft and lock in place
with bolt removed in step 3.
11.
Install the auger assembly. (Refer to page 6-2.)
Lower Bearing Assembly
SV1665G
