# 23983571 Mercury MerCruiser Bushing | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Lower Gimbal Housing Bushing - Part Number: 23-983571

  

Genuine Quicksilver lower gimbal housing bushing used on MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, Bravo, Blackhawk, Vazer and high-performance transom assemblies. This bushing supports the lower steering / gimbal housing pivot area and is a common service item during steering shaft, gimbal ring and transom assembly repairs.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM bushing

• Correct Mercury part number 23-983571

• Lower gimbal housing / steering pivot bushing

• Used on Alpha One Gen II, Bravo, Blackhawk, Vazer and high-performance transom assemblies

• Helps reduce steering play and pivot wear

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 23-983571 current OEM bushing reference

• 23-98357 earlier formatted reference where listed

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 23-983571

• 983571

• 23983571

• 23-98357

• Lower gimbal housing bushing

• Steering pin bushing

• Gimbal ring bushing

• 23-847637 related upper / hinge pin bushing

• 26-8M2005029 related steering pin seal family

• 26-416071 related steering pin seal family

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Aftermarket lower steering pin / gimbal housing bushing replacements for 23-983571

• Steering pin seal and bushing kits replacing 23-983571 / 26-416071 / 26-8M2005029 service family

• Cat Marine / aftermarket lower bushing equivalents for MerCruiser Alpha / Bravo gimbal assemblies

• Replace as a matched bushing / seal set when steering pin corrosion is present

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II transom assemblies

• MerCruiser Bravo transom assemblies

• MerCruiser Blackhawk transom assemblies

• MerCruiser Vazer transom assemblies

• High-performance MerCruiser transom assemblies

  

Typically suits:

  

• Drive / transom models:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - 1991-1995, serial 0D469859 to 0F679999

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - 1996-1997, serial 0F680000 to 0K999999

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - 1998 and up, serial 0L100040 and up

• MerCruiser Blackhawk - 1994-1995

• MerCruiser Bravo One / Two / Three - serial 0B664190 and up

• MerCruiser Bravo X One / Two / Three where lower gimbal bushing 23-983571 is specified

• MerCruiser Bravo XR One / Three and XR Sport Master where specified

• MerCruiser Bravo XZ One where specified

• MerCruiser Integrated Transom assemblies where 23-983571 is specified

• MerCruiser Hi Performance Transom assemblies where specified

• MerCruiser Vazer Drive / Vazer Transom where specified

  

• Drive Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, Bravo, Blackhawk, Vazer and high-performance transom

• System Type: Lower gimbal housing / steering pivot bushing

  

🔌 Function

  

The bushing supports the steering shaft / gimbal housing pivot point, helping keep the drive aligned and reducing looseness in the steering system.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Excessive steering play

• Drive clunking at gimbal ring

• Steering pin corrosion

• Bushing worn, seized or missing

• Water intrusion around steering shaft

• Replacement required during gimbal ring or transom steering rebuild

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 58.25 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 58.25 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23983571-mercury-mercruiser-bushing-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-18