# 872940 Cable Attachment | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta cable attachment from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.029 kg and listed for 19 applications across the TMD, AD, DP, SP, DPX and TAMD series - the same fitment as control rod 872822, yoke 872977, sleeve 872986 and bearing bushing 872756, which make up the drive's shift linkage.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TMD31D
-   Volvo Penta AD31D
-   Volvo Penta AD31D-A
-   Volvo Penta AD31XD
-   Volvo Penta DP-C1
-   Volvo Penta DP-D1
-   Volvo Penta DP-E
-   Volvo Penta SP-E
-   Volvo Penta DP-G
-   Volvo Penta DPX-A
-   Volvo Penta DPX-R
-   Volvo Penta DPX-S1
-   Volvo Penta SP-C1
-   Volvo Penta TAMD41P
-   Volvo Penta TAMD31M
-   Volvo Penta TAMD31D
-   Volvo Penta TAMD42B
-   Volvo Penta KAD42B
-   Volvo Penta KAMD42B

-   **Engine Family:** TMD, AD, DP, SP, DPX, TAMD, KAD, KAMD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.029 kg
-   19 applications across TMD, AD, DP, SP, DPX and TAMD
-   Part of the shift linkage with 872756, 872822, 872977 and 872986

## 🔌 Function

Secures the control cable to the linkage so the cable's movement is passed on without slipping.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Shift movement lost before the drive responds
-   Attachment loose or worn, or the fastener backing out
-   Cable end elongated, or the clamp bedded into the outer
-   Corrosion seizing the attachment to the cable

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Check the whole linkage together - control rod 872822 and yoke 872977 carry the same fitment
-   Set the cable adjustment after fitting so both gears engage fully

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 14.49 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Drives & Propulsion
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 14.49 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 872940 Cable Attachment | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/872940-cable-attachment-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-02