# 873534 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer from the Marine Propulsion group, listed for 18 applications across the TMD, AD, DP, SP, DPX and TAMD ranges. It supersedes 872792.

## 🚤 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 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

-   Marine Propulsion group retainer
-   Listed for 18 applications
-   Covers TMD, AD, DP, SP, DPX and TAMD
-   Supersedes 872792

## 🔌 Function

Holds the component it serves in position, stopping it from moving out of place under load or vibration.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Retainer distorted, sprung or no longer holding tight
-   Part it retains found loose or displaced
-   Corrosion or pitting on the retainer
-   Cracking at a bend or fixing hole
-   Fretting marks where the retained part has been moving

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Renew rather than reuse a retainer that has been sprung or distorted on removal
-   Check the item it retains for the wear marks that a loose retainer leaves

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   873534 → Supersedes 872792

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   872792 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 11.68 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 11.68 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 873534 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part
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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/873534-retainer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06