853255 Spider | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta spider for drive units 853452 and 853453 from production number 29500950 onwards, from the Marine Propulsion group. It weighs 0.494 kg, is listed for 118 applications across the MD, TMD, AQ, AD, AQAD and BB families, and supersedes 897707, catalogued earlier as a cross piece and as an intermediate section.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: MD, TMD, AQ, AD, AQAD, BB, TAMD, MS, B, DP, SP, AQD

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• For drive units 853452 and 853453 from production number 29500950 onwards
• 0.494 kg
• Supersedes 897707, earlier called a cross piece
• 118 applications across the MD, TMD, AQ, AD, AQAD and BB families

🔌 Function

Forms the cross at the centre of a universal joint, letting the two yokes swing relative to each other while still passing drive torque through.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Clunk on take-up when engaging ahead or astern
• Vibration through the boat that rises with shaft speed
• Rust-coloured dust around the bearing caps
• Notchy or stiff movement when the joint is worked by hand
• Needle rollers found broken down, and the trunnion ends pitted

🛠️ Service Notes

• Check the drive unit number and production number before ordering - this spider is listed for 853452 and 853453 from production number 29500950 onwards
• Renew joints in pairs where the drive uses two, since the second is usually the same age and duty
• Inspect the yokes for wear in the cap bores while the joint is out

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 853255 → Supersedes 897707 → Supersedes 897777

OEM / Related Numbers

• 897707 earlier number superseded by this part
• 897777 earlier number superseded by this part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 740B, 500A, 501A, 501B, 570A, 572A, 740A, 430A, 430B, 431A, 431B, 432A, 434A, 230A, 230B, 231LB, 250A, 250B, 251A, 271LB, 275A, 280B, 285A, 290A, 290DP, 570, 500B, 500, 571A, 430
• Volvo Penta DP-C, DP-C1, DP-D, DP-D1, DP-A, DP-A2, DP-B
• Volvo Penta B230, B230E, B230F, B230FB, B230FX
• Volvo Penta SP-C, SP-A2, SP-C1, SP-A, SP-A1
• Volvo Penta AQ131A, AQ131B, AQ131C, AQ131D
• Volvo Penta AQ271A, AQ271C, AQ271B, AQ271D
• Volvo Penta BB225A, BB225AV, BB225B, BB225C
• Volvo Penta AQ151A, AQ151B, AQ151C
• Volvo Penta AQ225D, AQ225E, AQ225F
• Volvo Penta BB260AV, BB260B, BB260C
• Volvo Penta TMD40A, TMD40B, TMD40C
• Volvo Penta AD31, AD31B
• Volvo Penta AQ125B, AQ125A
• Volvo Penta AQ145B, AQ145A
• Volvo Penta AQ171A, AQ171C
• Volvo Penta AQ200D, AQ200F
• Volvo Penta AQ205LB, AQ205A
• Volvo Penta AQ231A, AQ231B
• Volvo Penta AQ260A, AQ260B
• Volvo Penta AQ311A, AQ311B
• Volvo Penta AQAD40B, AQAD40A
• Volvo Penta MS3B, MS3C
• Volvo Penta MS4B, MS4A
• Volvo Penta TAMD31A, TAMD31B
• Volvo Penta TAMD40A, TAMD40B
• Volvo Penta TMD31A, TMD31B
• Volvo Penta AD30A
• Volvo Penta AD40B
• Volvo Penta AQ120B
• Volvo Penta AQ140A
• Volvo Penta AQ175A
• Volvo Penta AQ211A
• Volvo Penta AQ290A
• Volvo Penta AQAD30A
• Volvo Penta AQD40A
• Volvo Penta BB140A
• Volvo Penta BB145A
• Volvo Penta BB740A
• Volvo Penta MD30A
• Volvo Penta MD31A
• Volvo Penta MD40A
• Volvo Penta TAMD30A
• Volvo Penta TMD30A