# 23268291 Reversing Gear Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

A genuine Volvo Penta complete HS68IV-A hydraulic down-angle reversing gear with a nominal 1.992:1 reduction. The unit is supplied assembled with its clutch packs, gear train, shafts, bearings and hydraulic controls.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, HS
-   **HP Range:** 110-380 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine Volvo Penta HS68IV-A transmission
-   Correct Volvo Penta part number 23268291
-   Nominal reduction ratio 1.992:1
-   Complete assembled reversing-gear replacement
-   Supersedes the earlier complete gear reference where
-   Also supersedes Volvo part numbers 21194748, 3582042 and 3849270

## 📋 Kit Contents

-   1 × complete assembled HS68IV-A reversing gear - 23268291
-   Integrated forward and reverse clutch packs - installed within gear 23268291
-   Integrated input, countershaft and output gear train - installed within gear 23268291
-   Integrated hydraulic valve and lubrication components - installed within gear 23268291
-   Cover 3584253, flexible coupling 23549677, roller kit 21509615, oil cooler 3584435 and gasket 21121914 are connecting parts serviced separately

## 🔌 Function

The gear hydraulically selects forward, neutral or reverse and reduces engine speed to the propeller-shaft speed required by the vessel.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Delayed, harsh or incomplete engagement
-   Clutch slip under load
-   Low transmission-oil pressure or overheating
-   Bearing or gear noise
-   Oil leakage or electronic shift-control fault

## 🛠️ 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

-   23268291 → Supersedes 22775483 → Supersedes 40005676

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   22775483 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3584253 cover
-   23549677 flexible coupling
-   21509615 roller kit
-   3584435 oil cooler
-   21121914 gasket
-   23022083 wiring harness
-   22826350 solenoid valves
-   22774568 solenoid valves

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   VOE23268291

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D4-260I-F, D4-180I-F, D4-225I-F, 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 D3-220I-G, D3-110I-G, D3-150I-G, D3-170I-G, D3-200I-G, D3-110I-H, D3-150I-H, D3-170I-H, D3-200I-H, D3-220I-H
-   Volvo Penta D6-300I-F, D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G, D6-300I-G, D6-330I-F
-   Volvo Penta HS68IV-A

## Details

- **Price:** 13036.9 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Transmission & Gearbox
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 13036.90 AUD | In stock |

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23268291-reversing-gear-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12