• 23-98356 Mercury MerCruiser Bushing | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
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23-98356 Mercury MerCruiser Bushing | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

23-98356 Mercury MerCruiser Bushing | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Upper Gimbal Housing Bushing - Part Number: 23-98356

Genuine Quicksilver upper gimbal housing bushing used on MerCruiser transom and steering pivot assemblies. This bushing supports the upper steering / gimbal pivot area on Alpha One Gen II, Bravo, Blackhawk, Vazer and high-performance transom assemblies where the gimbal housing diagram specifies 23-98356.

⚙️ Key Features

  • Genuine Quicksilver OEM upper bushing
  • Correct Mercury part number 23-98356
  • Upper gimbal housing / steering pivot bushing
  • Used on MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, Bravo, Blackhawk and Vazer transom assemblies
  • Helps reduce steering play and gimbal pivot wear
  • Commonly serviced with lower bushing 23-983571 and steering pin seal components

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

  • MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II transom assemblies
  • MerCruiser Bravo transom assemblies
  • MerCruiser Blackhawk transom assemblies
  • MerCruiser Vazer transom assemblies
  • MerCruiser high-performance transom assemblies

Typically suits

  • Drive / transom models:
  • MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0D469859 to 0F679999
  • MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0F680000 to 0K999999
  • MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0L100040 and up
  • MerCruiser Blackhawk - 1994-1995
  • MerCruiser Bravo Drives - serial 0B664190 to 0F729999
  • MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives - serial 0F730000 to 0M100000
  • MerCruiser Bravo - serial 0M100001 to 0W249999
  • MerCruiser Bravo One - serial 0W250000 and up
  • MerCruiser Bravo Two - serial 0B664190 and up where specified
  • MerCruiser Bravo Three - serial 0B664190 and up where specified
  • MerCruiser Bravo X One / Two / Three where the gimbal housing diagram specifies 23-98356
  • MerCruiser Bravo XR / XZ transom assemblies where specified
  • MerCruiser Vazer Drive / Vazer Transom where specified
  • MerCruiser Hi Performance and Integrated Transom assemblies using 23-98356 upper bushing
  • Drive Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, Bravo, Blackhawk, Vazer and high-performance transom
  • System Type: Upper gimbal housing / steering pivot bushing

🔌 Function

The bushing supports the steering shaft / gimbal pivot and helps keep the drive aligned through steering and trim movement. Worn bushings can cause steering looseness and gimbal ring play.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

  • Excessive steering play
  • Drive clunking at gimbal ring
  • Upper steering pivot looseness
  • Bushing worn, cracked or seized
  • Water intrusion around steering shaft area
  • Replacement required during gimbal ring or steering shaft rebuild

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

  • 23-98356 current OEM upper gimbal housing bushing reference

OEM / Related Numbers

  • 23-98356
  • 98356
  • Mercury 23-98356
  • Quicksilver 23-98356
  • Upper gimbal housing bushing
  • Upper steering pin bushing
  • Gimbal ring bushing
  • 23-983571 related lower gimbal housing bushing
  • 23-847637 related hinge pin / gimbal bushing
  • 26-416071 related steering pin seal family
  • 26-8M2005029 related steering pin seal family
  • 98230A1 related upper steering shaft assembly
  • 866718A01 related steering shaft service reference

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

  • Recmar: RM23-98356
  • Aftermarket upper gimbal housing bushing equivalents for 23-98356
  • Steering pin / gimbal repair kits may include equivalent upper bushing where matched to Alpha Gen II / Bravo transom assemblies
  • Replace as part of a steering shaft / bushing / seal service set if corrosion or play is present

📦 Condition

  • Genuine Quicksilver part
  • Brand new
  • Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

Shipping & Delivery

Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide — $14.99 per order, no matter how many parts you add. Orders dispatch from our Kadina, South Australia store. Need it urgently or want to collect in person? Call us on 0412 532 984 before ordering.

Returns & Warranty

14-day change-of-mind returns — if it's not right or you ordered the wrong part, send it back within 14 days in new, unused condition for a refund or exchange. Manufacturer warranties apply to new parts. Full details in our Refunds & Returns policy.

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