Grinder Repair - Replacing the Drive Gear (Makita Part # 227464-5)

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This particular drive gear (sometimes called the pinion gear) is specific to Makita manufactured brands. To find a drive gear specific to your model, visit eReplacementParts.com.

If your grinder is showing any of these symptoms; replacing the drive gear could solve your problem:

1) The motor is making unusual noise
2) The spindle does not rotate smoothly by hand (with the grinder unplugged)
3) The motor is stuck or binding (even under power)
4) Gears grinding in the gear case
5) Spindle not engaging

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Tools used for this repair/replacement:

1) Phillip’s screwdriver
2) Pick or small screwdriver
3) Wrench or socket set

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