# 22734346 Upper Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta upper gear assembly from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 78.93 kg and listed for seven applications across D series engines and IPS pod drives. It supersedes reference 3801875, which was catalogued as a remanufactured upper gear. At nearly 80 kg it is a major drive assembly.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-300D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-340D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-380D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-480D-G
-   Volvo Penta IPS10-A
-   Volvo Penta IPS10-B

-   **Engine Family:** D, IPS
-   **HP Range:** 300-480 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   78.93 kg
-   Seven applications across D series engines and IPS pod drives
-   Supersedes 3801875, catalogued earlier as a remanufactured upper gear
-   Marine Propulsion group

## 🔌 Function

Takes drive from the engine into the pod's upper gear set and turns it through toward the lower unit.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Whine or growl from the drive that changes with load
-   Metallic debris on the magnetic drain plug
-   Drive oil emulsified or discoloured
-   Backlash or play felt at the input
-   Oil loss around the housing joints

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   At nearly 80 kg this needs a hoist and proper support - plan the lift before releasing anything
-   Renew the oil, seals and gaskets on assembly and inspect the mating lower unit for related damage

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   22734346 → Supersedes 3801875

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3801875 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 17778.73 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Drives & Propulsion
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 17778.73 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 22734346 Upper Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/22734346-upper-gear-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19