23221285 Needle Bearing Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta DPI-A Clutch-Shaft Needle Bearing Kit - Part Number: 23221285

A genuine Volvo Penta needle-bearing service package for the DPI-A clutch and shaft assembly. The matched bearing components support the rotating shaft and clutch parts under high radial load while maintaining the clearance required for hydraulic clutch operation.

Kit Contents:

• 1 × matched needle-bearing and cage assembly - serviced under 23221285

• Matched inner support / race component supplied within kit 23221285 where specified

• Matched retaining components supplied with the factory kit where specified

• Adjacent bearing 21747925, thrust washer 23231973, shaft 22692858 and gear set 23528321 are serviced separately

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta DPI-A needle-bearing kit

• Correct Volvo Penta part number 23221285

• Located in the DPI-A clutch and shaft assembly

• Factory-matched bearing clearance and load rating

• Drive serial number and shaft revision determine compatibility

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 23221285 current DPI-A needle-bearing kit reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 23221285

• VOE23221285

• 22692858 shaft

• 21747925 bearing

• 23231973 thrust washer

• 23528321 gear set

• 184175 needle roller assembly

• 184798 needle roller assembly

• 22810071 cylinder

• 22876845 clamping sleeve

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• No aftermarket equivalent

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Volvo Penta DPI-A sterndrive clutch and shaft repairs

• Internal drive overhaul where the needle bearing is worn or contaminated

Typically suits:

• Engine / drive models:

• DPI-A sterndrive

• D4 and D6 G-series Aquamatic installations equipped with DPI-A

• Final fitment is controlled by drive serial number and clutch-shaft component revision

• • Drive Type: Volvo Penta DPI-A

• • System Type: Hydraulic clutch / rotating shaft support

• • Serial Range: Drive and shaft serial-number controlled

🔌 Function

The needle bearing supports the clutch shaft with low friction and high radial capacity while preserving alignment between the shaft, gears and hydraulic clutch components.

Common signs of failure:

• Bearing rumble, whine or metallic noise

• Excessive shaft radial play

• Gear or clutch misalignment

• Metal particles in drive lubricant

• Bearing seizure or cage damage

📦 Condition

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging