# 22491348 Drive Unit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta drive unit with a 1.79:1 gear ratio, weighing 72.57 kg and listed for 105 applications across V, SX and D series engines. The 1.79:1 ratio must match the installation's specification. It supersedes part number 3883623.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** V, SX, D
-   **HP Range:** 140-430 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   1.79:1 gear ratio
-   72.575 kg
-   105 applications across V, SX and D series engines
-   Supersedes 3883623

## 🔌 Function

Carries the engine's drive through the transom to the propeller, turning it through the gear sets at 1.79:1 and providing the steering and trim pivot.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   A whine or growl from the drive that rises and falls with speed
-   Drive oil milky with water, or carrying metal flakes at the change
-   Oil weeping at the shaft seals or the bellows
-   Play or vibration felt at the propeller shaft
-   Shifting stiff, noisy or slow to engage

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   The 2.32:1 unit 22491362 carries exactly the same published weight, so the ratio and the part number are the only reliable separators
-   Renew the bellows, gaskets and drive oil as part of the change
-   Check the transom shield and the engine-to-drive alignment before the new unit goes on

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   22491348 → Supersedes 3883623

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3883623 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta V6-200-N, V6-200-C-N, V6-200-CE-N, V6-240-M, V6-240-C-M, V6-240-CE-M, V6-280-M, V6-280-C-M, V6-280-CE-M, V6-280-J, V6-280-CE-J, V6-280-G, V6-280-C-G, V6-280-CE-G, V6-280-C-J, V6-240-N, V6-240-C-N, V6-240-CE-N, V6-280-N, V6-280-C-N, V6-240-CE-K, V6-280-CE-K, V6-200-P, V6-200-C-P, V6-200-CE-P, V6-250-P, V6-250-C-P, V6-250-CE-P, V6-280-P, V6-280-C-P, V6-280-CE-P, V6-200-C-G, V6-200-G, V6-200-J, V6-200-C-J, V6-200-A, V6-225-A, V6-225-E-A, V6-280-CE-N, V6-200-M, V6-200-C-M, V6-250-O, V6-250-C-O, V6-250-CE-O, V6-240-C-G, V6-240-CE-G, V6-240-G, V6-240-J, V6-240-CE-J, V6-240-C-J, V6-200-R, V6-200-C-R, V6-250-R, V6-250-C-R, V6-250-CE-R, V6-280-R, V6-280-C-R, V6-280-CE-R
-   Volvo Penta V8-300-C-M, V8-300-CE-M, V8-300-C-N, V8-300-CE-N, V8-270-C-B, V8-270-CE-B, V8-300-E-A, V8-300-B, V8-300-E-B, V8-300-C-B, V8-320-C-B, V8-320-CE-B, V8-300-CE-B, V8-320-B, V8-320-E-B, V8-380-C-D, V8-380-CE-D, V8-430-CE-D, V8-350-C-D, V8-350-CE-D, V8-300-C-R, V8-300-CE-R, V8-300-C-K, V8-300-CE-K, V8-300-C-P, V8-300-CE-P, V8-350-C-P, V8-350-CE-P, V8-380-C-P, V8-380-CE-P, V8-430-C-P, V8-300-CE-G, V8-300-C-G, V8-300-C-H, V8-300-CE-H, V8-300-C-J, V8-300-CE-J, V8-225-C-B, V8-225-CE-B, V8-270-B, V8-270-E-B, V8-430-CE-P, V8-300-C-S, V8-300-CE-S
-   Volvo Penta D3-140A-H, D3-170A-H
-   Volvo Penta SX-D

## Details

- **Price:** 17917.03 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 17917.03 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 22491348 Drive Unit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/22491348-drive-unit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-22