Are your automatic RV steps stuck or making a loud noise? A bad step motor or gear linkage unit could be the problem. In this video I'll show you how the Kwikee automatic RV step works and how easy it is to REPLACE THE GEAR ASSEMBLY OR MOTOR YOURSELF.

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After abusing the automatic steps on my RV for many years, the components have been wearing down.

Our RV has Kwikee Automatic step which I believe has been purchased by Lippert.

Last year I replaced the motor when the steps stopped working all together. Watch that video here:    • Repair STUCK RV Step - Kwikee Motor R...  .

But recently, the steps started making a loud tapping noise when fully closed. After some troubleshooting, I figure out the problems was a bad gear/linkage unit. So I purchased a new one and proceeded with the replacement.

Replacing the gear/linkage assembly was not very difficult. Here's how to do it:

1. Disconnect power from the step
2. Disconnect the power plug from the motor assembly
3. Using a 10mm socket, remove the 3 screws holding the motor assembly
4. Lower it straight down being certain not to drop the gear, washers and pin on the gear assembly side of the motor
5. Remove the four bolts on each corner of the gear assembly
6. Remove the lock wire and pin from the arm connecting the step to the gear assembly
7. Remove the gear assembly and replace it with a new one
8. Reinstall the motor using the new gear (the small one) from the gear assembly
9. Insert the three bolts securing the motor
10. Reconnect main step power (four way connector) while staying clear of moving parts
11. Test Step operation

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