Makita REAR SHAFT DLM382 - 162683-5
162C98-4 supersedes older part numbers: 162683-5
Genuine Makita rear shaft / rear axle 162C98-4 — direct-fit replacement for Makita DLM382 cordless lawn mower. This original Makita part is the transverse rear shaft that supports and aligns the rear wheels and related mounting plates; it’s sold as a single machined shaft (part number 162C98-4, shown in Makita parts breakdown for the DLM382).
Key details
- Part: Rear shaft / rear axle, Makita 162C98-4 (formerly listed as 162683-5).
- Application: Fits the Makita DLM382 lawn mower series (check your model plate to confirm DLM382 compatibility).
- Length: approximately 394 mm (39.4 cm) overall — matches the replacement shaft length used on DLM382 decks.
- Construction: robust steel shaft finished for long service life and secure wheel mounting; designed for precise alignment with the mower’s wheel plates and bearings.
Why this part
- Direct, genuine Makita replacement designed to restore original wheel alignment and deck support — ideal when the existing rear shaft is bent, worn at the bearing journals, or has damaged threads/mounting surfaces.
What’s included
- One Makita rear shaft (162C98-4), ready to install into the DLM382 rear wheel assembly; hardware shown in parts diagrams is not always included with the shaft itself, so refer to your parts breakdown if you need associated plates, bearings or fasteners.
Note
- Confirm the shaft length on your machine and compare part numbers (162C98-4 / old 162683-5) against the mower’s parts diagram before installing to ensure correct fit.
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