23161264 Shaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shaft from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 2.540 kg and listed for 13 applications across D series engines and DPH and DPI drives. It supersedes 21511536; shaft 23161266 covers the same 13 applications at 1.613 kg.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D6-300A-G
• Volvo Penta D6-340A-G
• Volvo Penta D6-380A-G
• Volvo Penta DPH-E
• Volvo Penta DPI-A
• Volvo Penta D6-400A-G
• Volvo Penta D6-440A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-150A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-230A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-270A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-320A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-300A-G
• Volvo Penta D6-480A-G

• Engine Family: D, DPH, DPI
• HP Range: 150-480 HP

⚙️ Key Features

• 2.540 kg
• Listed for 13 applications across D series engines and DPH and DPI drives
• Supersedes 21511536
• The heavier of the pair with shaft 23161266, which covers the same 13 applications at 1.613 kg

🔌 Function

Transmits drive torque through the drive unit, carrying the gears and running in the unit's bearings.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Whine or growl from the drive that changes with load rather than with road speed
• Vibration through the hull that builds with revs
• Splines worn rounded or twisted where the shaft mates with its drive member
• Bearing journals scored, pitted or discoloured on strip-down
• Bright metallic debris on the drive oil drain plug

🛠️ Service Notes

• Shaft 23161266 covers the same 13 applications but is a different part at 1.613 kg, so order by part number rather than by application list
• Renew the bearings and seals that run on the shaft at the same time, and check the drive oil for debris before deciding what else has been damaged

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 23161264 → Supersedes 21511536

OEM / Related Numbers

• 21511536 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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