Noisy GE Side by Side Fridge PSS26NSWASS

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
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Brand: GE
Model Number: PSS26NSWASS
Main Symptom: Noise
What happens & when: There is noise on the fridge side, sounds like a motor with a bad bearing. However this fridge does not have a motor on the fridge side except for the custom cool motor, which is not running. I suspect somehow the damper assembly is responsible for the noise. Any feedback on this?

Error Code (if any):
Parts or tests already tried: I replaced the evaporator fan motor. The condenser fan motor and compressor are not noisy when running.
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If the fresh food door is opened and the door switch taped down, does the noise sound like it is coming from the top or the bottom of the fresh food section?

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The noise is coming from the top of the fresh food section.

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It is very likely that the damper motor is the issue, or there is a broken gear on the damper door where the motor connects. Here is a link to the damper used with this model. WR49X10091 Refrigerator Damper Assembly | Genuine Ge OEM In Stock