# 3801322 Lower Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta remanufactured lower gear for the 2.40:1 ratio, from the Marine Propulsion group. It weighs 129.727 kg, is listed for 16 applications across the D and IPS ranges and supersedes part number 3801250. The parts information notes that it has in turn been replaced by 3801716.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-330D-E
-   Volvo Penta D6-370D-E
-   Volvo Penta D4-260D-D
-   Volvo Penta D4-260D-E
-   Volvo Penta D4-300D-D
-   Volvo Penta D4-300D-E
-   Volvo Penta D6-330D-D
-   Volvo Penta D6-370D-D
-   Volvo Penta D6-310D-D
-   Volvo Penta D6-310D-E
-   Volvo Penta 8.1IPSCE-P
-   Volvo Penta 8.1IPSCE-Q
-   Volvo Penta D6-435D-D
-   Volvo Penta D6-435D-E
-   Volvo Penta IPS-D
-   Volvo Penta IPS-E

-   **Engine Family:** D, IPS
-   **HP Range:** 260-435 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   2.40:1 ratio
-   Remanufactured exchange unit
-   129.727 kg
-   Supersedes 3801250
-   16 applications across the D and IPS ranges
-   Ratio 2.40:1. (Volvo assembly listing)

## 🔌 Function

Carries the drive from the vertical shaft to the propeller shafts through the final reduction, at the ratio the installation was built around.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Whine, howl or growl that changes with boat speed
-   Vibration through the hull under load
-   Oil weeping from the seals, or water in the gear oil
-   Metal glitter or chips on the magnetic plug and in the oil
-   Play or roughness felt when the propeller shafts are turned by hand

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Match the ratio exactly - this is the 2.40:1 unit, and a different ratio will not match the rest of the installation
-   This number is noted as replaced by 3801716, so check availability of both before ordering
-   Renew the seals and the gear oil, and check the propellers and shafts for damage that would load a new gear unevenly

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3801322 → Supersedes 3801250

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3801250 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 32735.08 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Exchange & Reman Units
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 32735.08 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3801322 Lower Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3801322-lower-gear-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19