# 8M0169040 Mercury MerCruiser Bearing Retainer | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Bearing Retainer - Part Number: 8M0169040

  

Genuine Quicksilver bearing retainer used in MerCruiser stern drive and transom assemblies. This retainer supersedes 816811-2 and is used on R / MR / Alpha One, Vazer and QuickSilver Alpha One applications where the drive or transom diagram specifies 8M0169040.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM bearing retainer

• Correct Mercury part number 8M0169040

• Supersedes 816811-2

• Used on MerCruiser stern drive and transom bearing-retainer locations

• Supports correct bearing alignment and retention in the drive / transom assembly

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 8M0169040 → Supersedes 816811-2

• 816811-2 earlier OEM bearing retainer reference

• 816811 earlier bearing retainer family reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 8M0169040

• 816811-2

• 8168112

• 816811

• Retainer bearing

• Bearing retainer

• MerCruiser drive bearing retainer

• Alpha One bearing retainer

• Vazer bearing retainer

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Aftermarket bearing retainers are available by exact 8M0169040 / 816811-2 match

• Use OEM or direct dimensional replacement only because bearing-retainer thread and shoulder dimensions are critical

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser R / MR / Alpha One sterndrive assemblies

• MerCruiser R / MR / Alpha One transom assemblies

• MerCruiser Vazer drive and transom assemblies

• QS Alpha One applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Drive / transom models:

• MerCruiser R / MR / Alpha One Sterndrive - 1983-1990, serial 6225577 to 0F386995

• MerCruiser R / MR / Alpha One Transom Assembly - 1983-1990, serial 6216687 to 0F386995

• MerCruiser Vazer Drive - serial 0W995000 and up

• MerCruiser Vazer Transom - serial 0W755000 and up

• QS Alpha One - serial 2A629407 and up

  

• Drive Type: MerCruiser R / MR / Alpha One, Vazer and QS Alpha One

• System Type: Bearing retainer / drive or transom bearing support

  

🔌 Function

  

The bearing retainer secures and locates the bearing in the drive or transom assembly so the shaft and rotating components remain correctly aligned.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Retainer damaged during disassembly

• Bearing movement or misalignment

• Corroded or damaged retainer threads

• Drive noise after bearing service

• Retainer distorted by incorrect tool use

• Replacement required during drive or transom rebuild

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 83.95 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 83.95 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 8M0169040 Mercury MerCruiser Bearing Retainer | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/8m0169040-mercury-mercruiser-bearing-retainer-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-25