# 823862 Mercury MerCruiser Lever Backplate | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Shift Lever Backplate - Part Number: 823862

  

A genuine Quicksilver lever backplate used in selected Mercury and Mariner outboard shift / throttle linkage assemblies. This backplate supports the lever mechanism and forms part of the linkage hardware used to retain and operate shift or throttle components.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM lever backplate

• Correct Mercury part number 823862

• Used in selected Mercury / Mariner control and linkage assemblies

• Small service part for shift / throttle lever support

• Direct replacement for damaged or missing factory backplate

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 823862 current OEM service reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 823862

• 823862 Lever Backplate

• 823806 related bushing

• 12-69056 related washer

• 10-79965 related screw

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury / Mariner outboard lever backplate and shift linkage applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / control applications:

• Mercury 15 Marathon XD control / lever backplate applications - serial 0P017000 and related diagram applications

• Mercury 15 SeaPro XD control / lever backplate applications - serial 0P017000 and related diagram applications

• Mercury / Mariner small outboard shift and throttle linkage assemblies using backplate 823862

• Mercury / Mariner remote-control and linkage assemblies where lever backplate 823862 is specified

• Mercury / Mariner 26-model diagram family applications using lever backplate 823862

  

• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner small outboard applications where specified

• System Type: Lever backplate / shift and throttle linkage hardware

  

🔌 Function

  

The lever backplate supports the lever or linkage pivot area so the shift or throttle mechanism can operate with correct alignment and retention.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Loose or rattling shift / throttle linkage

• Lever does not sit squarely in the assembly

• Backplate cracked, bent or missing

• Excess movement around the linkage area

• Control operation feels loose or inconsistent

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 10.6 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 10.60 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 823862 Mercury MerCruiser Lever Backplate | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/823862-mercury-mercruiser-lever-backplate-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-05-17