8M0176523 Mercury MerCruiser Bravo3 Shift Cable | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Bravo Lower Shift Cable Assembly - Part Number: 8M0176523

A genuine Quicksilver lower shift cable assembly for MerCruiser Bravo sterndrives. This cable replaces earlier Bravo shift cable references and is used on Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three transom / drive assemblies where the shift cable diagram specifies 8M0176523.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM Bravo shift cable assembly

• Correct Mercury part number 8M0176523

• Supersedes earlier 8M0176522, 865437A02 and 815471A6 references

• Fits Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three drive families where specified

• Built for smooth shift operation and correct Bravo cable length / end fittings

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 8M0176523 → Supersedes 8M0176522

• 8M0176522 → Supersedes 865437A02

• 865437A02 → Supersedes 815471A6

• 815471A6 earlier Bravo lower shift cable assembly reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 8M0176523

• 8M0176522

• 865437A02

• 815471A6

• Bravo shift cable assembly

• Bravo lower shift cable

• 16755Q1 related Bravo drive installation seal kit

• 54-415825 related cable clamp

• 11-34933 related gear housing stud nut

• 12-8M0204655 related washer

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Sierra: 18-2145E

• EMP: 64-02387

• Recmar: REC815471T1

• Aftermarket Bravo shift cable equivalents are available where matched to 8M0176523 / 865437A02

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser Bravo lower shift cable assemblies

• Bravo transom and drive shift linkage service

• Bravo shift cable replacement during drive or bell housing service

Typically suits:

• Drive models:

• MerCruiser Bravo One shift cable applications where 8M0176523 is specified

• MerCruiser Bravo Two shift cable applications where 8M0176523 is specified

• MerCruiser Bravo Three shift cable applications where 8M0176523 is specified

• MerCruiser Bravo Drives - serial 0B664190 to 0F729999 where the shift cable diagram specifies 8M0176523

• MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives - serial 0F730000 to 0M100000 where specified

• MerCruiser Bravo - serial 0M100001 to 0W249999 where specified

• MerCruiser Bravo One - serial 0W250000 and up where specified

• MerCruiser Bravo Two - serial 0W250000 and up where specified

• MerCruiser Bravo Three - serial 0W250000 and up where specified

• MerCruiser Bravo X / XR / XZ shift cable applications where 8M0176523 is specified

• Drive Type: MerCruiser Bravo One / Bravo Two / Bravo Three stern drive

• System Type: Lower shift cable / Bravo shift control cable

• Engine Range: Application is drive and transom specific rather than engine-displacement specific

🔌 Function

The shift cable transfers movement from the shift control system through the transom assembly to the Bravo drive shift mechanism, allowing forward, neutral and reverse gear selection.

Common signs of failure:

• Stiff or difficult shifting

• Drive will not engage forward or reverse cleanly

• Shift cable corroded, stretched or seized

• Excessive cable friction

• Water intrusion or cable jacket damage

• Replacement required during Bravo drive or transom service

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging