# 20885496 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

A genuine Volvo Penta retainer that locks the associated component into its correct housing, shaft or bracket position. Its shape and engagement features are designed to carry the expected axial or radial load without obstructing movement or fluid flow.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, TAD, TWD, TADH
-   **HP Range:** 145-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine Volvo Penta Component Retainer - part number 20885496
-   OEM engagement profile
-   Controls axial or lateral movement
-   Maintains assembly alignment
-   Designed for vibration and cyclic loading
-   Correct thickness preserves component clearance
-   Replace if bent, worn or unable to lock positively
-   Engine type: Application-specific Volvo Penta engine installation
-   Quantity varies by assembly, most commonly one

## 🔌 Function

The retainer provides a positive stop or locking interface that prevents the adjoining component from leaving its installed position. It carries the displacement load into the housing or shaft feature.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Retained component moves out of position
-   Retainer loses spring tension or engagement
-   Edges wear or fret
-   Retainer bends during removal or installation
-   Housing groove or mounting feature is damaged

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Fit the retainer clean and dry unless the manual calls for lubricant, and make sure it is fully home in its groove or against its seat before the assembly is loaded
-   Renew rather than reuse a retainer that has been removed — once a spring clip or ring has been spread it loses tension and can release in service
-   Use the correct pliers or fitting tool; opening a retainer further than it needs to go, or prising it with a screwdriver, distorts it permanently
-   Check the groove or landing face for wear, burrs and scoring, and dress or renew the mating part if the retainer will no longer seat squarely
-   Where the retainer holds a rotating or spring-loaded part, confirm by hand that the assembly is captive and has the free movement the manual specifies before closing up

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   VOE20885496

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D13C3-B MH, D13C1-B MH, D13C4-B MH, D13C2-B MP, D13B-A MP, D13B-H MP, D13B-E MG, D13B-E MG (FE), D13B-F MG, D13B-F MG (FE), D13B-N MH, D13B-N MH (FE), D13B-B MP, D13B-C MP, D13C4-B MP, D13C5-B MP, D13C1-A MH, D13C2-A MH, D13C3-B MG, D13C1-B MG, D13C4-B MG, D13C2-B MG, D13C5-A MP, D13C2-A MG, D13C1-A MG, D13C7-B MP, D13C8-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G, D6-440I-G, D6-480I-G, D6-440I-WJ-G, D6-480I-WJ-G, D6-300I-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-145I-G
-   Volvo Penta TAD840GE, TAD840-43VE, TAD840GE-B, TAD840-43VE-C
-   Volvo Penta TAD1341-43GE-B, TAD1341VE, TAD1341GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1344-45GE-B, TAD1344VE, TAD1344GE
-   Volvo Penta D11B3-A MP, D11B4-A MP
-   Volvo Penta TAD1342VE, TAD1342GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1343VE, TAD1343GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1345GE, TAD1345VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1350GE, TAD1350VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1351GE, TAD1351-53VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD570-72VE, TAD570-71VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD850-52VE, TAD850-52VE-C
-   Volvo Penta TAD880-82GE, TAD880-84VE
-   Volvo Penta TADH880-82GE, TADH880-84VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1140-42VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1150-52VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1170-72VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1180-83VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1340VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1346GE
-   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 TAD1380-82GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1381-85VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1384-85VE-IWP
-   Volvo Penta TAD1670-72VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD540-42VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD550-51VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD552VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD580-83VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD841-43GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD851-53GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD853VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1644-45GE

## Details

- **Price:** 8.73 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 8.73 AUD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-09-19