# 23268293 Reversing Gear Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta HS68IV-A Marine Reversing Gear - 2.477:1 Ratio - Part Number: 23268293

  

A genuine Volvo Penta complete HS68IV-A hydraulic down-angle reversing gear with a nominal 2.477:1 reduction. It is the lower-propeller-speed alternative in the same D4-G / D6-G connecting-parts family.

  

Kit Contents:

  

• 1 × complete assembled HS68IV-A reversing gear - 23268293

• Integrated forward and reverse clutch packs - installed within gear 23268293

• Integrated input, countershaft and output gear train - installed within gear 23268293

• Integrated hydraulic valve and lubrication components - installed within gear 23268293

• Cover 3584253, flexible coupling 23549677, roller kit 21509615, oil cooler 3584435 and gasket 21121914 are serviced separately

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta HS68IV-A transmission

• Correct Volvo Penta part number 23268293

• Nominal reduction ratio 2.477:1

• Complete assembled reversing-gear replacement

• Suitable for installations requiring the higher reduction ratio

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 23268293 current 2.477:1 reversing-gear reference

• 23268293 → supersedes 22775485

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 23268293

• VOE23268293

• 22775485

• HS68IV-A

• 3584253 cover

• 23549677 flexible coupling

• 21509615 roller kit

• 3584435 oil cooler

• 21121914 gasket

• 23022083 wiring harness

• 22826350 / 22774568 solenoid valves

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta D4-G and D6-G inboard propulsion packages

• Down-angle shaft-drive installations requiring HS68IV-A at 2.477:1

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / drive models:

• D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-300I-G and D4-320I-G where specified

• D6-300I-G, D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G and related D6-G inboard ratings where specified

• HS68IV-A connecting-parts family through the documented transmission serial group ending A1094449; later build changes require serial verification

  

• • Transmission Model: HS68IV-A

• • Ratio: 2.477:1

• • Arrangement: Down-angle hydraulic reversing gear

• • Serial Range: Engine, transmission and connecting-parts serial-number controlled

  

🔌 Function

  

The transmission selects direction and reduces engine speed by approximately 2.477:1 to suit larger propellers or installations requiring greater reduction.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Delayed or slipping clutch engagement

• Abnormal transmission noise

• Low oil pressure or excessive oil temperature

• Oil leakage from the housing or cooler circuit

• Shift solenoid or position-control fault

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 13036.9 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **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/23268293-reversing-gear-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-07-29