3852886 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim 0.003 inch thick, from the Marine Propulsion group, listed for 14 applications across the SX family and weighing 0.011 kg.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta SX-RT2
• Volvo Penta SX-S
• Volvo Penta SX-ST
• Volvo Penta SX-C
• Volvo Penta SX-C1
• Volvo Penta SX-C2
• Volvo Penta SX-CT
• Volvo Penta SX-CT1
• Volvo Penta SX-CT2
• Volvo Penta SX-M
• Volvo Penta SX-M1
• Volvo Penta SX-MTD
• Volvo Penta SX-MTD3
• Volvo Penta SX-RT1

• Engine Family: SX

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.003 inch thick
• 14 SX family applications
• 0.011 kg

🔌 Function

Adds a measured 0.003 inch to a stack in order to set gear or bearing clearance to specification.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Gear backlash or bearing preload measured outside specification
• Whine or howl from the drive that changes with load
• Shim dished, dented or worn bright
• Tooth contact pattern sitting off centre when checked

🛠️ Service Notes

• Shim 3852887 at 0.005 inch shares this exact 0.011 kg weight, so thickness is the only usable identifier between them
• Shim 3852889 is also 0.003 inch but covers 341 applications across the D, V, FWD, XDP, DPS and SX families, so check the fitment before ordering
• Build the shim stack from measurement and recheck the contact pattern before final assembly

📦 Condition

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