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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Refrigerator Hinge Bearing Replacement #242000501
Frigidaire Refrigerator Hinge Bearing Replacement #242000501
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$5.78Estimated Savings
$112.5003:01
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hinge bearing on Frigidaire refrigerators and freezers. The most common reasons for replacing the bearing are when the door fails to close securely or no longer closes on its own.
All the information in this hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux.
Tools used: wrench, screwdriver, nutdriver, flat-head screwdriver, silicone-based grease
All the information in this hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux.
Tools used: wrench, screwdriver, nutdriver, flat-head screwdriver, silicone-based grease
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Whether you’re replacing a refrigerator door cam or a freezer door cam, the procedure is basically the same.
3
If the replacement is for the freezer door, your first step is to pull the kick plate off to access the water dispenser tube.
4
Use an open-ended wrench to press down on the quick connector to release the tube.
5
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
6
When replacing either a refrigerator or freezer door cam
7
Your next step is to remove the screw to release the cover of the appropriate top hinge.
8
Slide the cover off and disconnect the wire harness if applicable.
9
Remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet.
10
Partially open the door then carefully lift it off the bottom hinge.
11
Set the door on its side and use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the old cam from the bottom of the door.
12
Install the new door cam by positioning and tapping into place.
13
You’re now ready to remount the door.
14
Apply some silicone-based grease to the lower cam and align the door.
15
If working with the freezer door, make sure the water dispenser tube is first inserted through the hole in the hinge pin.
16
Now slide the door onto the pin and close it.
17
Reposition the top hinge and secure it with the bolts.
18
Make sure the door is level before tightening the bolts.
19
Reconnect the wire harness if applicable.
20
Slide the hinge cover back on and secure with the screw.
21
If applicable, fully insert the water dispenser tube into the connector and snap the kick plate into place.
22
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hinge bearing on Frigidaire refrigerators and freezers. The most common reasons for replacing the bearing are when the door fails to close securely or no longer closes on its own.
All the information in this hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux.
Tools used: wrench, screwdriver, nutdriver, flat-head screwdriver, silicone-based grease
All the information in this hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux.
Tools used: wrench, screwdriver, nutdriver, flat-head screwdriver, silicone-based grease
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Whether you’re replacing a refrigerator door cam or a freezer door cam, the procedure is basically the same.
3
If the replacement is for the freezer door, your first step is to pull the kick plate off to access the water dispenser tube.
4
Use an open-ended wrench to press down on the quick connector to release the tube.
5
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
6
When replacing either a refrigerator or freezer door cam
7
Your next step is to remove the screw to release the cover of the appropriate top hinge.
8
Slide the cover off and disconnect the wire harness if applicable.
9
Remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet.
10
Partially open the door then carefully lift it off the bottom hinge.
11
Set the door on its side and use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the old cam from the bottom of the door.
12
Install the new door cam by positioning and tapping into place.
13
You’re now ready to remount the door.
14
Apply some silicone-based grease to the lower cam and align the door.
15
If working with the freezer door, make sure the water dispenser tube is first inserted through the hole in the hinge pin.
16
Now slide the door onto the pin and close it.
17
Reposition the top hinge and secure it with the bolts.
18
Make sure the door is level before tightening the bolts.
19
Reconnect the wire harness if applicable.
20
Slide the hinge cover back on and secure with the screw.
21
If applicable, fully insert the water dispenser tube into the connector and snap the kick plate into place.
22
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Closing Cam
$5.78
Total$0.00
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