23268291 Reversing Gear Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

A genuine Volvo Penta complete HS68IV-A hydraulic down-angle reversing gear with a nominal 1.992:1 reduction. The unit is supplied assembled with its clutch packs, gear train, shafts, bearings and hydraulic controls.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: D, HS
• HP Range: 110-380 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta HS68IV-A transmission
• Correct Volvo Penta part number 23268291
• Nominal reduction ratio 1.992:1
• Complete assembled reversing-gear replacement
• Supersedes the earlier complete gear reference where
• Also supersedes Volvo part numbers 21194748, 3582042 and 3849270

📋 Kit Contents

• 1 × complete assembled HS68IV-A reversing gear - 23268291
• Integrated forward and reverse clutch packs - installed within gear 23268291
• Integrated input, countershaft and output gear train - installed within gear 23268291
• Integrated hydraulic valve and lubrication components - installed within gear 23268291
• Cover 3584253, flexible coupling 23549677, roller kit 21509615, oil cooler 3584435 and gasket 21121914 are connecting parts serviced separately

🔌 Function

The gear hydraulically selects forward, neutral or reverse and reduces engine speed to the propeller-shaft speed required by the vessel.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Delayed, harsh or incomplete engagement
• Clutch slip under load
• Low transmission-oil pressure or overheating
• Bearing or gear noise
• Oil leakage or electronic shift-control fault

🛠️ Service Notes

• Work clean and dry — the reversing gear circulates its oil through everything in this kit, so grit introduced during assembly ends up in the gears and bearings
• Fit the new seals, gaskets and locking parts supplied with the kit and discard the corresponding old ones, including any that still look serviceable
• Inspect the flexible coupling, shift linkage, control cable and mountings while the gear is accessible; worn ones will undo the benefit of the new parts
• Refill with the oil grade and quantity specified for your reversing gear, then recheck the level after a short run once the new parts have taken up oil
• Confirm the gear engages fully and cleanly in both ahead and astern and returns properly to neutral before the boat is used

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 23268291 → Supersedes 22775483 → Supersedes 40005676

OEM / Related Numbers

• 22775483 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3584253 cover
• 23549677 flexible coupling
• 21509615 roller kit
• 3584435 oil cooler
• 21121914 gasket
• 23022083 wiring harness
• 22826350 solenoid valves
• 22774568 solenoid valves

Other-Brand OEM Numbers

• VOE23268291

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D4-260I-F, D4-180I-F, D4-225I-F, D4-300I-F, D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-145I-G, D4-175 VG
• Volvo Penta D3-220I-G, D3-110I-G, D3-150I-G, D3-170I-G, D3-200I-G, D3-110I-H, D3-150I-H, D3-170I-H, D3-200I-H, D3-220I-H
• Volvo Penta D6-300I-F, D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G, D6-300I-G, D6-330I-F
• Volvo Penta HS68IV-A