3840246 Steering Cable | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta steering cable 2500 mm long, from the Steering group, weighing 2.520 kg and listed for 57 applications across AD, D, TMD, MS, HS and TAMD series engines. It supersedes part number 828888. The 57 applications are shared with the 8750 mm cable 3840273, so length is the only thing that separates the two.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: AD, D, TMD, MS, HS, TAMD, MD, KAD, KAMD
• HP Range: 40-75 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 2500 mm long
• 2.520 kg
• 57 applications across six engine series
• Supersedes 828888
• Longest alternative in this family is the 8750 mm cable 3840273
• L=2500mm (Volvo assembly listing)

🔌 Function

Transmits helm movement mechanically to the steering arm at the drive or rudder.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Steering stiff, jerky or heavy in one direction
• Play or lost motion at the helm before the drive responds
• Outer casing kinked, split or weeping grease
• Rust bleeding from the cable ends
• Grinding or crunching felt through the wheel

🛠️ Service Notes

• Route the new cable with generous bends and no tight radii, then grease the ram end
• Check the steering arm and its bushing for wear at the same time

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3840246 → Supersedes 828888

OEM / Related Numbers

• 828888 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D2-40, D2-40B, D2-40F, D2-55, D2-55B, D2-55C, D2-55D, D2-55E, D2-55F, D2-50F, D2-75, D2-75B, D2-75C, D2-75F, D2-60F
• Volvo Penta MD2010, MD2010B, MD2010-C, MD2010-D
• Volvo Penta MD2020, MD2020B, MD2020-C, MD2020-D
• Volvo Penta MD2030, MD2030B, MD2030-C, MD2030-D
• Volvo Penta MD2040, MD2040B, MD2040-C, MD2040-D
• Volvo Penta MD22, MD22A, MD22L, MD22P
• Volvo Penta AD31D, AD31D-A, AD31XD
• Volvo Penta TMD22A, TMD22B, TMD22P-C
• Volvo Penta KAD42B, KAD42P-A
• Volvo Penta KAMD42B, KAMD42P-A
• Volvo Penta TAMD31M, TAMD31D
• Volvo Penta TAMD41D, TAMD41P
• Volvo Penta AD41D
• Volvo Penta D41D
• Volvo Penta HS1A
• Volvo Penta MS2B-A
• Volvo Penta TAMD22P-B
• Volvo Penta TAMD42B
• Volvo Penta TMD31D
• Volvo Penta TMD41D