# 22775481 Reversing Gear Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

A genuine complete Volvo Penta HS68IV-A reversing-gear assembly with a nominal reduction ratio of 1.56:1. The gear provides hydraulic forward, neutral and reverse operation and is supplied as a complete serviced transmission rather than an internal rebuild package. Later service catalogues also list complete HS68IV-A gear 23370817 for the same nominal ratio family.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **HP Range:** Approximately 225-480 HP
-   **Year Range:** Approximately 2000s-2010s

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Complete genuine HS68IV-A reversing-gear assembly
-   Nominal reduction ratio 1.56:1
-   Hydraulic ahead and astern clutch operation
-   Factory-matched housing, shafts, clutches, pump and valve system
-   Final selection must be made by transmission model, ratio and serial number
-   Engine type: hydraulic V-drive marine reversing gear

## 📋 Kit Contents

-   Complete assembled reversing gear - Volvo Penta 22775481
-   Internal shafts, bearings, clutch packs, oil pump and control valve are factory assembled and are not supplied as separate items within the kit listing
-   Engine adapter, flexible coupling, oil cooler, propeller flange and control hardware are separate unless specifically included in the installation package

## 🔌 Function

The transmission reduces engine speed to the propeller shaft, provides forward and reverse engagement and transfers engine torque through hydraulically operated clutch packs.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Delayed or harsh forward / reverse engagement
-   Gear oil is dark, contaminated or contains metal
-   Hydraulic pressure is low or unstable
-   Bearing, gear or clutch noise develops

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Work clean and dry — the reversing gear circulates its oil through everything in this kit, so grit introduced during assembly ends up in the gears and bearings
-   Fit the new seals, gaskets and locking parts supplied with the kit and discard the corresponding old ones, including any that still look serviceable
-   Inspect the flexible coupling, shift linkage, control cable and mountings while the gear is accessible; worn ones will undo the benefit of the new parts
-   Refill with the oil grade and quantity specified for your reversing gear, then recheck the level after a short run once the new parts have taken up oil
-   Confirm the gear engages fully and cleanly in both ahead and astern and returns properly to neutral before the boat is used

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   23370817 related later HS68IV-A 1.56:1 complete gear assembly

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   ZF Marine ZF 68IV ratio-matched manufacturer-family alternative

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 12670.9 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Service & Repair Kits
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 12670.90 AUD | In stock |

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- 22775481 Reversing Gear Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/22775481-reversing-gear-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06