# 18499 Bearing | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta Bearing - Part Number: 18499

  

This genuine Volvo Penta bearing is a precision bearing component engineered to support a rotating clutch, shaft or coupling used in the engine clutch and elastic-coupling 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. In service, it supports the clutch or elastic-coupling rotating member and controls radial movement between engine and driven equipment. Selection must be confirmed by OEM part number 18499, the exact engine or product model, serial number and installed configuration.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM bearing

• OEM part number 18499

• Application: engine clutch and elastic-coupling support

• Engine / drive family: Volvo Penta industrial diesel clutch and coupling assemblies

• Primary function: Supports the clutch or elastic-coupling rotating member and controls radial movement between engine and driven equipment.

• Inspect the shaft, housing and lubricant supply, then install with the correct tools and specified clearance or preload.

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 18499 (current/original OEM service reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 18499

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• engine clutch and elastic-coupling support

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / product models:

• TD520VE

• TD720VE

• Engine / Application Family: Volvo Penta industrial diesel clutch and coupling assemblies

• Serial / Configuration Note: Two bearings may be used in the assembly; inspect the coupling and pilot surfaces.

  

🔌 Function

  

Supports the clutch or elastic-coupling rotating member and controls radial movement between engine and driven equipment. Inspect the shaft, housing and lubricant supply, then install with the correct tools and specified clearance or preload.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Rumbling, vibration or rough rotation under load

• Excessive shaft movement or coupling misalignment

• Pitting, scoring or heat damage on bearing surfaces

• Metallic debris or abnormal lubricant contamination

• Accelerated wear of adjacent gears, seals, shafts or couplings

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 417.08 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 417.08 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 18499 Bearing | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/18499-bearing-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-07-30