# 23847638 Mercury MerCruiser Bearing | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Gimbal Ring / Steering Lever Bearing - Part Number: 23-847638

  

Genuine Quicksilver bearing used in MerCruiser gimbal ring and steering lever assemblies. This bearing is installed in the steering pivot / gimbal ring support area and is commonly serviced with bushings, seals, washers and steering shaft components during transom steering repairs.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM bearing

• Correct Mercury part number 23-847638

• Listing reference: 23847638

• Used in gimbal ring and steering lever assemblies

• Supports steering pivot movement and alignment

• Common service part during steering shaft and gimbal ring rebuilds

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 23-847638 current OEM bearing reference

• 847638 short-form Mercury reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 23-847638

• 847638

• 23847638

• Gimbal ring bearing

• Steering lever bearing

• Steering pivot bearing

• 23-983571 related lower gimbal bushing

• 23-98356 related upper gimbal bushing

• 23-847637 related bushing family reference

• 26-8M2005029 related upper swivel shaft seal

• 17-8M0073409 related lower swivel pin

• 98230A1 related upper steering shaft assembly

• 866718A01 related steering shaft service reference

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Aftermarket steering pivot bearing equivalents may be available by exact 23-847638 match

• Steering shaft / gimbal rebuild kits may include a compatible bearing where specified

• Use exact bearing profile and material match because steering alignment and pivot load are critical

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser gimbal ring and steering lever assemblies

• Alpha One Gen II and Bravo transom steering service

• Steering shaft / swivel shaft rebuilds

• Gimbal ring repair where bearing 23-847638 is shown in the diagram

  

Typically suits:

  

• Drive / transom models:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II transom assemblies where bearing 23-847638 is specified

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0D469859 to 0F679999

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0F680000 to 0K999999

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0L100040 and up

• MerCruiser Bravo Drives - serial 0B664190 to 0F729999

• MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives - serial 0F730000 to 0M100000

• MerCruiser Bravo - serial 0M100001 to 0W249999

• MerCruiser Bravo One / Two / Three - serial 0W250000 and up where specified

• MerCruiser Bravo X / XR / XZ transom steering assemblies where specified

• MerCruiser Blackhawk, Hi Performance and Integrated Transom assemblies where bearing 23-847638 is listed

  

• Drive Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, Bravo and high-performance transom assemblies where specified

• System Type: Gimbal ring / steering lever bearing

  

🔌 Function

  

The bearing supports steering pivot movement in the gimbal ring / steering lever area, helping maintain correct alignment and smooth steering under load.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Excessive steering play

• Clunking at gimbal ring

• Steering pivot binding or rough movement

• Bearing worn, corroded or seized

• Steering shaft service required

• Gimbal ring or steering lever rebuild underway

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 56.75 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 56.75 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23847638-mercury-mercruiser-bearing-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-18