23161266 Shaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shaft from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 1.613 kg and listed for 13 applications across D series engines and DPH and DPI drives. It supersedes part number 21324794 and is the lighter of the pair.

🚤 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

• 1.613 kg
• Listed for 13 applications across D series engines and DPH and DPI drives
• Supersedes 21324794
• The lighter of the pair with shaft 23161264 at 2.540 kg

🔌 Function

Carries drive torque between gear members inside the drive unit, running on bearings at each end.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Growling or whining from the drive under load
• Shudder or vibration felt through the transom at certain revs
• Worn or chewed splines found when the drive is opened
• Scoring or blueing on the bearing journals
• Metal particles in the drive oil at a change

🛠️ Service Notes

• Shaft 23161264 shares the same 13 applications at 2.540 kg, so the fitment list will not separate the two - order by number
• Renew the running bearings and seals with the shaft, and establish why the old one failed before rebuilding

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 23161266 → Supersedes 21324794 → Supersedes 3862367 → Supersedes 3587451

OEM / Related Numbers

• 21324794 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3862367 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3587451 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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