# 1546458 Ball Stud | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

This genuine Volvo Penta ball stud is a precision valve-train service component used in the rocker mechanism and valve train. It is manufactured to the original Volvo Penta dimensions and interface requirements so the valve train retains its specified geometry, clearance and load path. In service, it provides the ball-joint contact point used by the rocker/valve mechanism to transmit and accommodate valve-train movement. Fitment is controlled by the exact engine or product configuration and serialised parts list; confirm OEM number 1546458 against the installed assembly before ordering.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, TWD, TAD

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   OEM Volvo Penta part number 1546458
-   System group: Engine
-   Net weight: 0.02 kg
-   Fits D9, D11, D12 and D13 series engines plus TAD and TWD industrial variants
-   Small individually replaceable pivot component - no need to renew the complete linkage assembly

## 🔌 Function

A ball stud forms the male half of a ball-and-socket joint, giving a linkage arm, control rod or strut end a low-friction pivot that can articulate in more than one plane. It transfers movement or support load between two components while allowing them to change angle relative to one another.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Excessive play or rattle at the joint where the socket has worn oversize on the ball
-   Socket or strut end popping off the stud under load
-   Visible wear flats, scoring or pitting on the ball surface
-   Corrosion or seizure preventing smooth articulation of the joint
-   Loose or damaged mounting thread allowing the stud to work its way out

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Clean the threads and the seat before fitting, and fit a new stud rather than one whose ball is scored, flattened or worn down
-   Tighten to the figure in the workshop manual for your engine and use thread-locking compound only where the manual calls for it; a ball stud that works loose will damage its mounting
-   Keep the ball smooth and lightly greased, unless the socket fitting onto it is a dry type that the manual says must not be lubricated
-   Press the socket on squarely by hand or with the proper tool — never hammer a gas strut or linkage socket onto the ball
-   Check that the strut or linkage moves through its full travel without binding or fouling before putting it back into service

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D13C1-A MP, D13C2-A MP, D13C3-A MP, D13C4-A MP, D13B-A MP, D13B-H MP, D13B-G MP, D13B-L MP, D13B-E MG, D13B-E MG (FE), D13B-E MH, D13B-E MH (FE), D13B-F MG, D13B-F MG (FE), D13B-K MP, D13B-N MH, D13B-N MH (FE), D13B-B MP, D13B-D MP, D13B-J MP, D13B-M MP, D13B-C MP, D13C6-A MP, D13C1-A MH, D13C2-A MH, D13C5-A MP, D13C2-A MG, D13C1-A MG
-   Volvo Penta D11C1-A MP, D11C3-A MP, D11C2-A MP, D11C4-A MP, D11B3-A MP, D11B4-A MP, D11A-A, D11A-B, D11A-C, D11A-E, D11B2-A MP, D11A-C MP, D11A-D MP, D11A-E MP, D11A-C (IPS), D11B1-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D12C-A MP, D12D-A MG, D12D-A MH, D12D-A MP, D12D-B MH, D12D-B MP, D12D-C MH, D12D-C MP, D12D-D MP, D12D-E MG, D12D-E MH, D12D-E MP, D12D-F MP, D12D-G MH, D12D-G MP, D12D-H MP
-   Volvo Penta D9A2J, D9A2G, D9A2L MH, D9A2D, D9A2B, D9A2F, D9A2K, D9A2H, D9A2M MP, D9A2A, D9A2C, D9A2E
-   Volvo Penta TAD1241GE, TAD1241VE, TAD1241-42VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1242GE, TAD1242VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1250VE, TAD1250-52VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1341VE, TAD1341GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1342VE, TAD1342GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1343VE, TAD1343GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1344VE, TAD1344GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1345GE, TAD1345VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1350GE, TAD1350VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD940GE, TAD940VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD941VE, TAD941GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1140-42VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1150-52VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1170-72VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1180-83VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1240GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1251VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1252VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1340VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1351GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1352GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1353GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1354GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1355GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1360-62VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1363-65VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1371-75VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD942VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD943VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD950VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD951VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD952VE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1240VE

## Details

- **Price:** 19.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta Parts | Genuine Marine Engine & Service Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 19.00 AUD | In stock |

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- 1546458 Ball Stud | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Updated: 2026-10-21