# 23161266 Shaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shaft from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 1.613 kg and listed for 13 applications across D series engines and DPH and DPI drives. It supersedes part number 21324794 and is the lighter of the pair.

## 🚤 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

-   1.613 kg
-   Listed for 13 applications across D series engines and DPH and DPI drives
-   Supersedes 21324794
-   The lighter of the pair with shaft 23161264 at 2.540 kg

## 🔌 Function

Carries drive torque between gear members inside the drive unit, running on bearings at each end.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Growling or whining from the drive under load
-   Shudder or vibration felt through the transom at certain revs
-   Worn or chewed splines found when the drive is opened
-   Scoring or blueing on the bearing journals
-   Metal particles in the drive oil at a change

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Shaft 23161264 shares the same 13 applications at 2.540 kg, so the fitment list will not separate the two - order by number
-   Renew the running bearings and seals with the shaft, and establish why the old one failed before rebuilding

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   23161266 → Supersedes 21324794 → Supersedes 3862367 → Supersedes 3587451

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   21324794 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3862367 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3587451 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 948.13 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Drives & Propulsion
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 948.13 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23161266-shaft-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19