40005506 Shift Mechanism | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shift mechanism from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.457 kg. No engine fitment list is published against it, and it sits alongside shift yoke 40005508, fork shaft 40005509, cam 40005507 and repair kit 40005511 in the same shift group, so identify which of those your gearbox needs.

⚙️ Key Features

• Marine Propulsion group
• 0.457 kg
• Part of the shift group with 40005507, 40005508, 40005509 and repair kit 40005511

🔌 Function

Converts the movement of the shift control into the internal movement that engages ahead or astern.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Gear hard to select, or needing a heavy hand at the lever
• Drive jumping out of gear under load
• Slow or incomplete engagement, with a clunk as it takes up
• Slack at the lever with no movement at the gearbox
• Worn or bright rubbing marks on the internal contact faces

🛠️ Service Notes

• Check the cam, yoke and fork shaft for wear at the same time - shift trouble is usually spread across the group
• Set and check the control cable adjustment after fitting so full travel is reached in both directions

📦 Condition

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