1140566 Clevis Pin | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

This is a genuine Volvo Penta clevis pin from the Steering system group, used to make a pinned pivot connection between steering linkage components. It secures the joint while allowing the linkage to articulate freely as the helm is turned, and is retained in service by a separate cotter pin or clip. It is a shared service item across a wide span of Volvo Penta sterndrive engines and drive units.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: AD, D, TMD, BB, DP, SP, MS, TAMD, KAD
• HP Range: Approximately 130-200 HP
• Year Range: Approximately 1980s - 1990s

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• OEM Volvo Penta part number 1140566
• System group: Steering
• Net weight: 0.029 kg
• Fits AD31, AD41, TMD31, TAMD31 and KAD42 series engines along with DP and SP series sterndrives
• Small retained pivot pin - normally secured with a separate cotter pin or retaining clip
• Engine type: Volvo Penta sterndrive with manual steering cable

🔌 Function

The clevis pin forms the pivot point in a steering linkage joint, holding two components together while permitting rotational movement. It transfers steering loads from the helm through the linkage to the drive unit.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Excessive play or slop felt at the helm due to a worn or undersized pin
• Visible wear grooves, scoring or flat spots on the pin shank
• Corrosion, pitting or seizing that makes the joint stiff or binding
• Clunking or knocking noise from the steering linkage when changing direction
• Bent pin or a missing retaining cotter pin allowing the joint to work loose

🛠️ Service Notes

• Always secure the pin with a new split pin, cotter or retaining clip; never reuse the old one and never substitute wire or a nail, because a linkage that comes apart at sea is a control failure
• Check the pin and both holes for wear, ovality and scoring — a worn pin and elongated holes give a slack, vague linkage even when nothing is broken
• Make sure the pin is the correct diameter and length so the head seats properly and the retaining hole clears the yoke fully
• Lubricate lightly on assembly as the manual for your engine specifies, then work the linkage through its full travel by hand and check it moves freely and does not bind or foul at either end

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 1140565 related pivot bolt
• 1140567 related link rod
• 1140568 related pipe
• 1140579 related lock washer
• 944149 related split pin
• 872388 related steering-cable attachment

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta 740B, 501B, 570A, 572A, 740A, 430A, 430B, 431A, 431B, 432A, 434A, 230B, 250B, 570, 500B, 430
• Volvo Penta AD31B, AD31D, AD31D-A, AD31L-A, AD31P-A, AD31XD
• Volvo Penta DP-C, DP-C1, DP-D, DP-D1, DP-A, DP-A2
• Volvo Penta AD41B, AD41D, AD41L-A, AD41P-A, AD41BJ
• Volvo Penta D41B, D41D, D41L-A
• Volvo Penta SP-C, SP-A2, SP-C1
• Volvo Penta TAMD31M, TAMD31D
• Volvo Penta BB740A
• Volvo Penta KAD42A
• Volvo Penta MS4B
• Volvo Penta TMD31D