40005508 Shift Yoke | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shift yoke from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.5 kg. It supersedes part number 3581971, which was catalogued earlier as a gear selector. Its fitment is recorded through service records only, covering 9 applications across the D-series, HS, MS and ZF transmissions.

⚙️ Key Features

• Marine Propulsion group
• 0.5 kg
• Supersedes 3581971, previously catalogued as a gear selector
• Recorded against 9 applications across D-series, HS, MS and ZF transmissions

🔌 Function

Carries the sliding movement from the shift cam across to the gear or clutch it engages.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Gear slow to engage or jumping out under load
• Yoke arms worn thin or bell-mouthed at the contact faces
• Grating or clunk as the gear takes up
• Excess free play at the shift lever
• Bronze or steel debris on the gearbox drain magnet

🛠️ Service Notes

• Fork shaft 40005509 supersedes 3581972 and is the partner part - check both together, since they wear as a pair
• Because the old number was listed as a gear selector, check older illustrations carefully before ordering

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 40005508 → Supersedes 3581971

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3581971 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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