# 996498 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim, 0.15 mm thick, weighing 0.005 kg and listed for 6 applications across the IPS and D ranges. Shims come in thickness steps and the published weights do not separate them, so order by the stamped or measured thickness.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta IPS15-C
-   Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A4-A MP
-   Volvo Penta IPS15-B
-   Volvo Penta IPS15-A
-   Volvo Penta D8A8-A MP

-   **Engine Family:** IPS, D

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.15 mm thick
-   6 applications across the IPS and D ranges
-   Order by measured thickness, not by weight

## 🔌 Function

Takes up clearance in the stack to set the end float or preload the assembly needs, the thickness chosen to suit what is measured on the bench.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   End float or preload out of specification on assembly
-   Shim dished, curled or picked up at the edges
-   Fretting marks or bedding-in on the shim faces
-   Shim thickness measuring under nominal after service

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Measure the shim with a micrometer rather than sorting by eye or by weight, since the published weights do not separate the thickness steps
-   Needle roller bearing 996462 is listed against the same 6 applications across IPS and D

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 26.19 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 26.19 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 996498 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/996498-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19