23847638 Mercury MerCruiser Bearing | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Gimbal Ring / Steering Lever Bearing - Part Number: 23-847638

Genuine Quicksilver bearing used in MerCruiser gimbal ring and steering lever assemblies. This bearing is installed in the steering pivot / gimbal ring support area and is commonly serviced with bushings, seals, washers and steering shaft components during transom steering repairs.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM bearing
• Correct Mercury part number 23-847638
• Listing reference: 23847638
• Used in gimbal ring and steering lever assemblies
• Supports steering pivot movement and alignment
• Common service part during steering shaft and gimbal ring rebuilds

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• MerCruiser gimbal ring and steering lever assemblies
• Alpha One Gen II and Bravo transom steering service
• Steering shaft / swivel shaft rebuilds
• Gimbal ring repair where bearing 23-847638 is shown in the diagram

Typically suits

• Drive / transom models:
• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II transom assemblies where bearing 23-847638 is specified
• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0D469859 to 0F679999
• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0F680000 to 0K999999
• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - serial 0L100040 and up
• MerCruiser Bravo Drives - serial 0B664190 to 0F729999
• MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives - serial 0F730000 to 0M100000
• MerCruiser Bravo - serial 0M100001 to 0W249999
• MerCruiser Bravo One / Two / Three - serial 0W250000 and up where specified
• MerCruiser Bravo X / XR / XZ transom steering assemblies where specified
• MerCruiser Blackhawk, Hi Performance and Integrated Transom assemblies where bearing 23-847638 is listed
• Drive Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, Bravo and high-performance transom assemblies where specified
• System Type: Gimbal ring / steering lever bearing

🔌 Function

The bearing supports steering pivot movement in the gimbal ring / steering lever area, helping maintain correct alignment and smooth steering under load.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Excessive steering play
• Clunking at gimbal ring
• Steering pivot binding or rough movement
• Bearing worn, corroded or seized
• Steering shaft service required
• Gimbal ring or steering lever rebuild underway

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 23-847638 current OEM bearing reference
• 847638 short-form Mercury reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 23-847638
• 847638
• 23847638
• Gimbal ring bearing
• Steering lever bearing
• Steering pivot bearing
• 23-983571 related lower gimbal bushing
• 23-98356 related upper gimbal bushing
• 23-847637 related bushing family reference
• 26-8M2005029 related upper swivel shaft seal
• 17-8M0073409 related lower swivel pin
• 98230A1 related upper steering shaft assembly
• 866718A01 related steering shaft service reference

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• Aftermarket steering pivot bearing equivalents may be available by exact 23-847638 match
• Steering shaft / gimbal rebuild kits may include a compatible bearing where specified
• Use exact bearing profile and material match because steering alignment and pivot load are critical

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part
• Brand new
• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging