Whirlpool Refrigerator Hinge Pin W11026307, Replaces W10638688

Genuine Whirlpool OEM refrigerator door hinge pin. It serves as the door pivot and supports proper door alignment and smooth opening and closing.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Door sits low or appears misaligned
• Door rubs or binds during opening or closing
• Door does not close evenly or seal properly
• Visible wear, bending, cracking, or loss of the hinge pin
• Hinge-area movement or rattling

Check Before Replacing

• With the refrigerator door closed, visually compare the door gaps and top/bottom alignment with the cabinet.
• Open and close the door slowly while observing for binding, abnormal movement, or roughness at the hinge area.
• Inspect the hinge pin only after disconnecting appliance power and safely supporting the door as required by the model’s service instructions; look for a missing, visibly bent, cracked, or heavily worn pin.
• Verify the appliance model and serial number before ordering because hinge hardware is model-specific.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM refrigerator hinge pin
• Manufacturer part number W11026307
• Replaces Whirlpool part number W10638688
• Designed to support refrigerator door pivoting and alignment
• Used across select Whirlpool-family refrigerator applications

Installation Notes

• Disconnect appliance power before servicing and follow the model-specific service or owner’s instructions.
• Support the refrigerator door as required before removing hinge hardware; the door may shift when the hinge pin is removed.
• Install the replacement pin in the same hinge location and orientation as the removed part, without forcing it.
• After installation, verify that the door is aligned, opens smoothly, closes evenly, and seals around the cabinet.

Verified Compatible Models

ART308FFDW08, MRT118FFFZ05, MRT318FZDE00, WRT104TFDB03, WRT104TFDT03, WRT104TFDW03, WRT106TFDB02, WRT106TFDT02, WRT106TFDW02, WRT314TFDB03, WRT314TFDW03, WRT318FMDM06, WRT318FMDW02, WRT348FMEW00, WRT549SZDB06

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.