23486998 Steering Knuckle | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta steering knuckle from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 7.775 kg and listed for seven applications across D series engines and IPS pod drives. It supersedes 22692163, and steering components are safety related.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D6-300D-G
• Volvo Penta D6-340D-G
• Volvo Penta D6-380D-G
• Volvo Penta D6-440D-G
• Volvo Penta D6-480D-G
• Volvo Penta IPS10-A
• Volvo Penta IPS10-B

• Engine Family: D, IPS
• HP Range: 300-480 HP

⚙️ Key Features

• Steering knuckle from the Marine Propulsion group
• 7.775 kg
• Supersedes 22692163
• Listed for seven applications across D series engines and IPS pod drives
• A steering component - safety related

🔌 Function

Forms the pivoting joint in the steering linkage, transferring the steering force into the drive so the unit turns and holds its angle under load.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Vague or sloppy steering, with play felt at the wheel before the boat responds
• Knocking or clonking from the drive when the helm is moved
• The boat wandering off course and needing constant correction
• Grease weeping from the joint or a torn boot letting water in
• Bores worn oval, pins picked up or the knuckle cracked on strip-down

🛠️ Service Notes

• This is a steering component - any play, cracking or corrosion means renewal, not adjustment
• Check the mating pins, bushes and boots at the same time and renew them together, then set and check the steering through its full travel before use

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 23486998 → Supersedes 22692163

OEM / Related Numbers

• 22692163 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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