# 3852369 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim, 0.003 inch thick, listed for 21 applications across the TSK, DP and SX series.

## 🚤 Compatibility

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

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.003 inch thick
-   21 applications across TSK, DP and SX
-   Order by thickness and part number
-   Marine Propulsion group
-   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 from an incorrect setting
-   Preload or backlash measured out of specification
-   Shim dished or creased on removal
-   Fretting marks on the bedding face

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Graded with 3852368 at 0.002 inch, 3852370 at 0.004 inch, 3852371 at 0.005 inch and 3852372 at 0.010 inch
-   Shim 3852355 is published with the identical thickness, weight, fitment count and family list - nothing separates the two on paper, so take the number from the manual illustration rather than trying to tell them apart

## 📦 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-S, DP-S1, DP-SM, DP-SMTD, DP-SMTD1, DP-SMTD3
-   Volvo Penta TSK DP-S

## Details

- **Price:** 8.87 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 8.87 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3852369 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part
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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3852369-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-11