23548871 Lower Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta lower gear with a 2.08:1 ratio, weighing 86.00 kg and listed for nine applications across D series engines and DPH drives. It supersedes 22079944, and a remanufactured version is catalogued alongside it.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

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

• Engine Family: D, DPH
• HP Range: 150-400 HP

⚙️ Key Features

• 2.08:1 ratio
• 86.00 kg
• Listed for nine applications across D series engines and DPH drives
• Supersedes 22079944
• A remanufactured version is catalogued alongside it
• Ratio 2.08:1 (Volvo assembly listing)

🔌 Function

Is the lower half of the drive, carrying the propeller shafts and the bevel gears that give the 2.08:1 reduction.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Whine or growl from the lower unit that rises with shaft speed
• Vibration under way that follows engine speed
• Grey or milky gear oil on the drain sample
• Metal on the drain plug magnet
• Play or roughness felt at the propeller shaft

🛠️ Service Notes

• Confirm the ratio before ordering - 23548868, 23548869 and 23548870 cover the other three ratios on the same fitment
• At 86 kg plan the lift and handling before the unit arrives
• Compare cost against the remanufactured lower gear listed for this fitment

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 23548871 → Supersedes 22079944 → Supersedes 3862819 → Supersedes 3801130

OEM / Related Numbers

• 22079944 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3862819 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3801130 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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