# 3856466 Retaining Ring | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retaining ring for the PJX water jet units, weighing 0.008 kg and listed for 3 applications. It sits between the other two rings in these units — 3856382 at 0.025 kg and 3856470 at 0.005 kg — so weight alone is a poor guide and they should be ordered by number.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta PJX-C
-   Volvo Penta PJX-C1
-   Volvo Penta PJX-S

-   **Engine Family:** PJX

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   PJX water jet retaining ring
-   0.008 kg
-   3 applications
-   The middle of three similar rings — 3856382 and 3856470 are the others

## 🔌 Function

Sits in a machined groove and holds a bearing, shaft or seal against endwise movement.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   A component moving endwise or working loose
-   Rattle or knock from the assembly
-   Ring opened out or with its spring gone
-   Groove worn or stepped
-   Corrosion pitting on the ring

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   The three rings in these units are close in size — check the number rather than trying one for fit
-   Fit with correct circlip pliers and renew rather than reuse

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 8.05 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 8.05 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3856466 Retaining Ring | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3856466-retaining-ring-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10