# 184849 Roller Bearing | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta Roller Bearing - Part Number: 184849

  

This genuine Volvo Penta roller bearing is a precision rolling-element bearing engineered for a high-load shaft or gear position used in the IPS lower-gear shaft and gear support. It is manufactured to the original Volvo Penta dimensional, material and interface requirements so the serviced assembly retains its designed alignment, sealing, load capacity and operating reliability. Nominal bearing dimensions: 55 × 90 mm. In service, it supports the lower-gear rotating assembly under combined gear and propeller loading. Selection must be confirmed by OEM part number 184849, the exact engine or product model, serial number and installed configuration.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM roller bearing

• OEM part number 184849

• Application: IPS lower-gear shaft and gear support

• Engine / drive family: Volvo Penta IPS lower gear units

• Nominal bearing dimensions: 55 × 90 mm.

• Primary function: Supports the lower-gear rotating assembly under combined gear and propeller loading.

• Press the bearing only through the race receiving the installation load, maintain absolute cleanliness and set preload or end float to the Volvo Penta workshop specification.

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 184849 (current/original OEM service reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 184849

• 184850 outer propeller-shaft needle roller bushing

• 3861201 and 968241 related lower-gear components

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• IPS lower-gear shaft and gear support

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / product models:

• IPS-A, IPS-B, IPS-C, IPS-D, IPS-E and IPS-F lower gear units

• IPS-A lower gear from applicable SN 3194005811 and later configurations

• later IPS production around SN 3194012078 as listed for the installed unit

• Engine / Application Family: Volvo Penta IPS lower gear units

• Serial / Configuration Note: Confirm IPS model, ratio and lower-unit serial number against the serial break.

  

🔌 Function

  

Supports the lower-gear rotating assembly under combined gear and propeller loading. Press the bearing only through the race receiving the installation load, maintain absolute cleanliness and set preload or end float to the Volvo Penta workshop specification.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Rumbling, growling or cyclic gear noise that rises with shaft speed

• Excessive radial play, shaft movement or loss of specified bearing preload

• Pitting, spalling, brinelling or heat discolouration on the rollers or races

• Metallic debris in the lubricant or on the magnetic drain plug

• Abnormal gear wear, seal failure or housing temperature caused by shaft misalignment

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 328.01 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 328.01 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 184849 Roller Bearing | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/184849-roller-bearing-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-07-30