Genuine Makita 257163-5 — RING 6: a small precision metal retaining ring used to secure the link‑plate/washer assembly on select Makita compound mitre and slide saws.
Dimension: about 6 mm (ID) with a roughly 3.7 mm cross section — a compact ring designed to fit into the saw’s linkage and keep the flat washer and stop ring correctly located.
Fits a range of Makita mitre/slide saw models (examples include LS0714, LS1016 / LS1016L, LS1013, LS1216 / LS1216L, DLS713 and DLS714), so it’s a direct replacement where the parts list calls out part number 257163-5. This genuine Makita component is a simple, durable spare that gets worn linkages back to original alignment — perfect when you need the exact power tool parts to finish a repair.
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