# 22982954 Countershaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta countershaft from the Marine Propulsion group, listed for 42 applications across D series engines and HS gearboxes. Three countershafts in this group cover 5, 22 and 42 applications, so the fitment count and part number identify which applies.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, HS
-   **HP Range:** 145-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Countershaft, Marine Propulsion group
-   Listed for 42 applications across D series engines and HS gearboxes
-   The widest fitment of the three countershafts in this group, which cover 5, 22 and 42 applications

## 🔌 Function

Carries the intermediate gears in the gearbox, passing drive between the input and output shafts.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Gearbox whine or growl that varies with shaft speed
-   Rough or notchy feel when the shaft is turned by hand
-   Journals or splines scored, pitted or worn
-   Metal debris in the gearbox oil or on the magnet
-   Shaft found bent or with fretting at the bearing seats

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Three countershafts share this group - 22982955 covers 22 applications and 22983522 covers five, so match the number to the gearbox
-   Renew the shaft bearings and inspect the gears it carries at the same time

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-280I-D, D6-310I-D, D6-280I-E, D6-310I-E, D6-300I-F, D6-330I-C, D6-370I-C, D6-330I-D, D6-280I-C, D6-310I-C, D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G, D6-440I-G, D6-480I-G, D6-440I-WJ-G, D6-480I-WJ-G, D6-300I-G, D6-330I-F, D6-370I-F, D6-435I-C, D6-435I-D, D6-435I-E, D6-435I-F, D6-370I-D, D6-330I-E, D6-370I-E
-   Volvo Penta D4-300I-C, D4-300I-D, D4-300I-E, D4-300I-F, D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-145I-G, D4-175 VG
-   Volvo Penta HS80VE, HS80AE, HS80AE-B, HS80IVE-B
-   Volvo Penta HS85AE

## Details

- **Price:** 5770.74 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Transmission & Gearbox
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 5770.74 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 22982954 Countershaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/22982954-countershaft-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-21