# 23548869 Lower Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta lower gear with a 1.76:1 ratio, weighing 40.82 kg and listed for nine applications across D series engines and DPH drives. It supersedes 22079941 and is the lightest lower gear in this ratio family.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

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

-   **Engine Family:** D, DPH
-   **HP Range:** 150-400 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   1.76:1 ratio
-   40.82 kg
-   Listed for nine applications across D series engines and DPH drives
-   Supersedes 22079941
-   The lightest lower gear in this ratio family
-   Ratio 1.76:1 (Volvo assembly listing)

## 🔌 Function

Is the lower half of the drive, carrying the propeller shafts and the bevel gears that give the 1.76:1 reduction.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Whine or growl from the lower unit rising with shaft speed
-   Vibration under way that follows engine speed
-   Grey or milky gear oil on the drain sample
-   Metal on the drain plug magnet
-   Play or roughness felt at the propeller shaft

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Match the ratio to the drive - 23548868, 23548870 and 23548871 cover the other three ratios on the same applications
-   Trace the reason the oil was contaminated before fitting a replacement, or the new gear will go the same way

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   23548869 → Supersedes 22079941 → Supersedes 3862815 → Supersedes 3801128

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   22079941 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3862815 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3801128 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 13141.48 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Drives & Propulsion
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 13141.48 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 23548869 Lower Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part
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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23548869-lower-gear-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06