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Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement

Introduction

These instructions will show you how to replace the rear axle of your Makita DLM431 lawn mower.

What you need

  1. Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Prepare for the replacement: step 1, image 1 of 3 Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Prepare for the replacement: step 1, image 2 of 3 Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Prepare for the replacement: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Charged batteries may be a risk of electrocution so it is best to discharge them or even better to remove them for the duration of the repair.

    • Remove lock key and the grass-catching basket.

    • Put the lawnmower on its head and store it safely.

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  2. Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Wheel covers: step 2, image 1 of 3 Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Wheel covers: step 2, image 2 of 3 Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Wheel covers: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Grasp the wheel cover caps in the middle and pull them off.

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    • Loosen the nut of the wheels with a 13mm spanner.

    • Pull the wheel off the axle

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  5. Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Loosen axle adjustment: step 4, image 1 of 2 Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Loosen axle adjustment: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the nut of the connection between rear axle and axle adjustment with the 13mm nut.

    • Pull off the axle adjustment linkage.

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  6. Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Loosening the axle bracket: step 5, image 1 of 3 Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Loosening the axle bracket: step 5, image 2 of 3 Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Loosening the axle bracket: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Push the axle holder backwards through the fairing to expose the axle.

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  7. Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement, Replace rear axle: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the old axle upwards.

    • Attach new axle.

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Conclusion

Congrats! Now follow the steps in reverse order to reassemble your unit.

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