Product Description
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Milwaukee Rubber Nose Cap
Model Number: 31-12-0203
The Milwaukee 31-12-0203 Rubber Nose Cap is a genuine OEM replacement part designed for the Milwaukee 2853-20 M18 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver. Identified as Figure 1 on Milwaukee service bulletin 54-26-2890, the rubber nose cap is the protective rubber sleeve that fits over the front of the impact driver gearcase, covering the area where the chuck sleeve, retaining ring, and anvil components meet the housing. The nose cap serves two functions on the 2853-20 platform: it protects the operator's hand and clothing from the sharp edges of the chuck mechanism during use, and it acts as a buffer that absorbs minor impacts when the tool is set down on a workbench, dropped, or bumped against the workpiece, preventing damage to the front of the gearcase. Manufactured from a durable rubber compound to Milwaukee's exact factory specifications, this OEM cap restores correct fit, full sleeve coverage, and protective function after wear, tearing, hardening, or loss of the original.
The rubber nose cap is one of the more commonly lost and damaged parts on an impact driver because it sits at the front of the tool where it absorbs the most jobsite abuse, and because operators sometimes remove it for cleaning or chuck maintenance and fail to reinstall it correctly. A torn, cracked, missing, or hardened nose cap reduces the protective function of the front of the tool and leaves the chuck mechanism exposed to additional contamination from dust, debris, and grit that can shorten the service life of the chuck sleeve, retaining ring, and anvil components. Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's serial number against the official Milwaukee 2853-20 service parts diagram before ordering, since Milwaukee occasionally implements running production changes that affect part compatibility within the same catalog number. When replacing the nose cap, it is also good practice to inspect the retaining ring (Milwaukee 34-60-0005), sleeve (Milwaukee 42-76-0019), and anvil for wear at the same time, since these components share the same service area and a worn nose cap is sometimes accompanied by wear elsewhere in the chuck assembly. Verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering to confirm correct fitment.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM replacement, direct factory part for the 31-12-0203 reference
- Designed for the Milwaukee 2853-20 M18 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver
- Protective rubber sleeve fits over the front of the impact driver gearcase
- Protects the operator's hand and clothing from chuck mechanism edges during use
- Absorbs minor impacts to the front of the tool when set down, dropped, or bumped
- Protects internal chuck components from dust, debris, and grit contamination
- Manufactured from a durable rubber compound to Milwaukee factory specifications
- Direct-fit replacement, no modification required for installation
- Restores correct front-of-tool protection after wear, tearing, hardening, or loss of the original
- Companion service parts: Retaining Ring (Milwaukee 34-60-0005) and Sleeve (Milwaukee 42-76-0019), sold separately
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 31-12-0203
- Official Description: Rubber Nose Cap
- Component Type: Impact Driver Front Protective Rubber Cap
- Primary Fitment: Milwaukee 2853-20 M18 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver
- Service Bulletin Reference: 54-26-2890, Figure 1
- Material: Rubber compound
- Color: Black
- Quantity: Sold individually, 1 cap per order
- Part Type: OEM Service Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 31-12-0203 Rubber Nose Cap
- Note: This rubber nose cap is specific to the 2853-20 platform and is NOT compatible with the newer 2953-20 M18 FUEL Impact Driver or older M12 impact driver platforms, which use different nose cap part numbers
- Note: Verify your tool's catalog number (2853-20) and serial number against the official Milwaukee parts diagram before ordering
