162C97-6 supersedes older part numbers: 165669-8
Original Makita rear shaft — part no. 162C97-6. Direct-fit replacement rear axle for Makita cordless lawnmowers such as DLM432 and DLM431, and compatible with earlier LM430D/BLM430 series (this part supersedes Makita 165669-8).
Key details: machined rear shaft/axle designed to carry the two 6200ZZ wheel bearings and secure with M8 collared hex nuts (fits the factory bearing and nut locations shown on the parts diagram). Overall length is about 445 mm (44.5 cm), matching the original specification for these mower decks.
Why this part: it’s an original Makita replacement engineered to restore correct wheel alignment and rear-wheel mounting on affected models — a simple swap using basic hand tools. If you keep a few Makita parts on hand for maintenance, this shaft is the exact axle you’ll reach for.
Short, service-ready description summary:
- Part: Rear shaft / rear axle, Makita 162C97-6 (replaces 165669-8).
- Fits: DLM432, DLM431, LM430D / BLM430 (check your model’s parts diagram to confirm).
- Notes: Accepts 6200ZZ bearings; secured with M8 collared hex nuts; overall length ≈ 445 mm.
This is a straightforward original Makita replacement for a damaged or bent rear axle and will get your mower back to straight, secure wheel mounting quickly.
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