# 3852364 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim, 0.003 inch thick, listed for 23 applications across the TSK, DP, DPX and SX series. Published weight is 13.6 g, the highest in its set despite it being the second thinnest step.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TSK, DP, DPX, SX

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.003 inch thick
-   23 applications across TSK, DP, DPX and SX
-   Part of the DPX-inclusive shim set
-   Order by thickness - the published weights invert
-   0.08mm (Volvo assembly listing)

## 🔌 Function

Sets the bearing preload or gear position by filling the calculated gap in the shim stack.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Bearing rumble or gear whine after assembly
-   End float or backlash outside specification
-   Shim buckled or creased on removal
-   Bright fretting patches on the shim face

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Graded with 3852363 at 0.002 inch, 3852365 at 0.004 inch, 3852366 at 0.005 inch and 3852367 at 0.010 inch
-   Two other 0.003 inch parts sit close by - 3852355 and 3852369, both on 21 applications without DPX - so use the fitment list and the illustration to choose

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta SX-RT2, SX-S, SX-ST, SX-C, SX-C1, SX-C2, SX-CT, SX-CT1, SX-CT2, SX-M, SX-M1, SX-MTD, SX-MTD3, SX-RT1
-   Volvo Penta DP-G, DP-S, DP-S1, DP-SM, DP-SMTD, DP-SMTD1, DP-SMTD3
-   Volvo Penta DPX-A
-   Volvo Penta TSK DP-S

## Details

- **Price:** 5.04 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 5.04 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3852364 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part
- 3852364 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part - photo 2 of 2

---

> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3852364-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-11