# 23161264 Shaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shaft from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 2.540 kg and listed for 13 applications across D series engines and DPH and DPI drives. It supersedes 21511536; shaft 23161266 covers the same 13 applications at 1.613 kg.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-300A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-340A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-380A-G
-   Volvo Penta DPH-E
-   Volvo Penta DPI-A
-   Volvo Penta D6-400A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-150A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-230A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-270A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-320A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-300A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-480A-G

-   **Engine Family:** D, DPH, DPI
-   **HP Range:** 150-480 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   2.540 kg
-   Listed for 13 applications across D series engines and DPH and DPI drives
-   Supersedes 21511536
-   The heavier of the pair with shaft 23161266, which covers the same 13 applications at 1.613 kg

## 🔌 Function

Transmits drive torque through the drive unit, carrying the gears and running in the unit's bearings.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Whine or growl from the drive that changes with load rather than with road speed
-   Vibration through the hull that builds with revs
-   Splines worn rounded or twisted where the shaft mates with its drive member
-   Bearing journals scored, pitted or discoloured on strip-down
-   Bright metallic debris on the drive oil drain plug

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Shaft 23161266 covers the same 13 applications but is a different part at 1.613 kg, so order by part number rather than by application list
-   Renew the bearings and seals that run on the shaft at the same time, and check the drive oil for debris before deciding what else has been damaged

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   23161264 → Supersedes 21511536

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   21511536 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 1948.56 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Drives & Propulsion
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1948.56 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23161264-shaft-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-22