# 30879194A01 Mercury MerCruiser 308794A02 Bearing Kit Gimbal | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Perma-Lube Gimbal Bearing Kit - Part Number: 30-879194A01

  

A genuine Quicksilver Perma-Lube gimbal bearing kit for MerCruiser sterndrive transom assemblies. This kit includes the permanently lubricated 30-879194A02 gimbal bearing and a plug for the grease fitting, as the grease fitting is not used with the Perma-Lube bearing design.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM gimbal bearing kit

• Correct Mercury part number 30-879194A01

• Includes 30-879194A02 permanently lubricated gimbal bearing

• Includes plug for unused grease fitting

• Designed for MerCruiser transom assembly / gimbal housing service

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 30-879194A01 current Perma-Lube gimbal bearing kit reference

• 30-879194A01 includes bearing 30-879194A02

• 30-879194A02 replaces earlier 30-60794A-series gimbal bearings where applicable

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 30-879194A01

• 879194A01

• 30879194A01

• 30-879194A02

• 879194A02

• 30879194A02

• 30-60794A2

• 30-60794A4

• 30-60794B4

• 26-88416 related oil seal

• 16755Q1 related O-ring kit

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Sierra: 18-2100

• GLM: 21900

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser gimbal housing / transom assembly bearing applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Drive models:

• MerCruiser MC-1 sterndrive transom assemblies, 1974-1997 application family where specified

• MerCruiser R sterndrive transom assemblies

• MerCruiser MR sterndrive transom assemblies

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen I sterndrive transom assemblies, 1974-1997 application family where specified

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrive transom assemblies where 879194A01 / A02 is specified

• MerCruiser Bravo One sterndrive transom assemblies

• MerCruiser Bravo Two sterndrive transom assemblies

• MerCruiser Bravo Three sterndrive transom assemblies

• MerCruiser standard Bravo sterndrives, commonly 1988-1995 application range where 30-879194A02-style bearing is specified

  

• Drive Type: MerCruiser MC-1 / R / MR / Alpha / Alpha Gen II / Bravo

• System Type: Gimbal bearing kit / transom assembly bearing

  

🔌 Function

  

The gimbal bearing supports the engine coupler and drive input shaft alignment through the transom assembly, allowing smooth driveshaft rotation as the sterndrive trims and steers.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Growling or rumbling from transom area

• Vibration through drive line

• Bearing noise when turning or trimming

• Rust or water damage around gimbal bearing

• Replacement required during transom / bellows service

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 185.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 185.00 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Updated: 2026-05-17