865496A02 Mercury MerCruiser Cross Bearing | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Universal Joint Cross Bearing Kit - Part Number: 865496A02

A genuine Quicksilver universal joint cross bearing kit for MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Bravo sterndrive applications using the external circlip GKN-style universal joint. This cross bearing transfers rotational drive through the universal joint assembly while allowing steering and trim angle movement.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM cross bearing kit

• Correct Mercury part number 865496A02

• External circlip style universal joint bearing

• Used on Alpha One Gen II and Bravo sterndrives where specified

• Also cross-referenced with Volvo Penta applications using compatible external-circlip joint

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 865496A02 → Supersedes 865496A01

• 865496A01 → Supersedes 865493A01

• 865510T and 865511T related service references

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 865496A02

• 865496A01

• 865493A01

• 865510T

• 865511T

• 3860232 related Volvo Penta cross-reference

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Recmar: REC865496A02

• No additional aftermarket equivalent

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Bravo universal joint assemblies

Typically suits:

• Drive models:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrives, serial 0M111208 and up

• MerCruiser Bravo One sterndrives, serial 0M111208 and up where 865496A02 is specified

• MerCruiser Bravo Two sterndrives, serial 0M111208 and up where 865496A02 is specified

• MerCruiser Bravo Three sterndrives, serial 0M111208 and up where 865496A02 is specified

• MerCruiser Bravo X / XR / XZ applications using GKN universal joint assembly where 865496A02 is specified

• Volvo Penta DP-C, DP-D, DP-E, DP-G, DPX-R, DPX-S, SP-C and SP-E applications using equivalent 3860232 where specified

• Drive Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II / Bravo sterndrive

• System Type: Universal joint cross bearing

• Clip Style: External circlip

🔌 Function

The cross bearing allows the driveshaft universal joint to transfer engine power through changing steering and trim angles.

Common signs of failure:

• Clunking or knocking from driveshaft area

• Vibration under load

• Rusty or seized universal joint caps

• Excess play in U-joint assembly

• Noise when trimming or steering the drive

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging