# 61A-45321-01 Yamaha Shift Rod Housing | Genuine OEM Yamaha Outboard Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Yamaha Shift Rod Housing / Shift Shaft Cover - Part Number: 61A-45321-01-00

  

A genuine Yamaha OEM shift rod housing used in Yamaha outboard gearcase assemblies. This component supports and seals the shift rod / shift shaft area in the lower unit, helping maintain correct gear selection and gearcase sealing.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Yamaha OEM shift rod housing

• Correct Yamaha part number 61A-45321-01-00

• Also described as shift shaft cover

• Used on Yamaha high-output gearcase assemblies

• Supports shift-rod sealing and lower-unit service integrity

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 61A-45321-01-00 Yamaha shift rod housing / shift shaft cover reference

• 61A-45321-01-5B related earlier finish / colour reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 61A-45321-01-00

• 61A-45321-01

• 61A453210100

• 61A4532101

• 61A-45321-01-5B

• 61A45321015B

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Recmar-style reference: REC61A-45321-01

• Aftermarket reference: 61A-45321-01

• Aftermarket reference: 61A453210100

• Replacement shift shaft cover for Yamaha 3.1L and 3.2L V6 gearcases

• Aftermarket right-rotation and counter-rotation shift shaft cover family for Yamaha 200HP-250HP applications where specified

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Yamaha high-output lower-unit gearcase assemblies

• Yamaha 3.1L and 3.2L gearcase shift-shaft systems

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Yamaha 200HP outboard gearcase applications where 61A-45321-01 is specified

• Yamaha 225HP outboard gearcase applications where 61A-45321-01 is specified

• Yamaha 250HP outboard gearcase applications where 61A-45321-01 is specified

• Yamaha 300HP outboard gearcase applications where 61A-45321-01 is specified

• Yamaha F200 four-stroke lower-unit applications where 61A-45321-01 is specified

• Yamaha F225 four-stroke lower-unit applications where 61A-45321-01 is specified

• Yamaha F250 four-stroke lower-unit applications where 61A-45321-01 is specified

• Yamaha F300 four-stroke lower-unit applications where 61A-45321-01 is specified

• Yamaha V6 and high-output gearcases using the 61A shift-shaft cover family

  

• HP Range: commonly 200HP - 300HP where specified

• Engine Type: Yamaha V6 / high-output outboard lower unit

• Year Range: approximately late-1990s to 2019 depending on model and gearcase

• System Type: Shift rod housing / shift shaft cover

  

🔌 Function

  

The shift rod housing supports the shift rod where it passes through the gearcase and helps maintain sealing around the shift-shaft area.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Gear oil leakage around shift rod area

• Water intrusion into gearcase oil

• Corrosion or damage around shift shaft cover

• Stiff or inconsistent gear selection

• Damaged shift rod seal seat

• Lower-unit reseal required during gearcase service

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Yamaha part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 13.6 AUD
- **Vendor:** Yamaha
- **Tags:** Yamaha Marine Parts | Outboard Engine Parts & Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 13.60 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 61A-45321-01 Yamaha Shift Rod Housing | Genuine OEM Yamaha Outboard Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/61a-45321-01-00-shift-rod-housing)
> Updated: 2026-07-11