21697753 Bearing Shell Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

A genuine Volvo Penta matched bearing-shell set used in the clutch and shaft assembly of the IPS15-A pod drive. The shells support the rotating clutch / shaft component and maintain the specified oil clearance.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: IPS, D

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta matched shell pair
• Used in IPS15-A clutch / shaft assembly
• Precision oil-clearance component
• Shells must not be mixed between sets
• Pod serial number must be checked
• Engine type: Volvo Penta IPS15-A pod-drive clutch and shaft assembly

📋 Kit Contents

• 1 x matched upper bearing shell - supplied only within Volvo Penta kit 21697753
• 1 x matched lower bearing shell - supplied only within Volvo Penta kit 21697753

🔌 Function

The shells support the rotating shaft under clutch load while maintaining the lubricating-oil film required for low-friction operation.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Bearing clearance is outside specification
• Shell overlay is worn, scored or fatigued
• Metal debris is present in pod oil
• Clutch shaft is being removed
• Pod produces bearing rumble or abnormal heat

🛠️ Service Notes

• Confirm the pod's serial number before ordering — this kit is matched to the specific IPS15-A pod build, not just to the engine that drives it
• Keep the shells as the matched set they are supplied in; do not mix shells between kits or pair one half against a different kit's opposite shell

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 21697753 → Supersedes 3817662

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3817662 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP, D13C2-A MP, D13C4-A MP, D13B-L MP, D13B-G MP, D13B-K MP, D13B-C MP, D13C6-A MP, D13C4-B MP, D13C5-B MP, D13C5-A MP, D13C7-B MP, D13C8-B MP
• Volvo Penta D11C2-A MP, D11C4-A MP, D11B4-A MP, D11B2-A MP, D11A-C MP, D11A-E MP
• Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A4-A MP, D8A8-A MP
• Volvo Penta IPS15-C, IPS15-B, IPS15-A
• Volvo Penta IPS2-C, IPS2-A
• Volvo Penta IPS20-D, IPS20-E
• Volvo Penta IPS30-E, IPS30-D
• Volvo Penta IPS3-C