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98230A1 Steering Shaft | Genuine Used Part

98230A1 Steering Shaft | Genuine Used Part

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🔧 Product Description

Genuine MerCruiser Alpha Bravo Upper Swivel Shaft - Part Number: 98230A1

A genuine used MerCruiser upper swivel and steering shaft for Alpha One Gen II and Bravo transom assemblies.

The shaft connects the upper steering lever to the gimbal ring and rotates in the gimbal-housing bushes and seal. It cross-references with later Mercury shaft 866718A01 and several stainless replacements.

⚙️ Key Features

  • Genuine Mercury MerCruiser OEM upper swivel shaft
  • Correct original part number 98230A1
  • Interchanges with later shaft reference 866718A01
  • Used on Alpha One Gen II and Bravo One / Two / Three transoms
  • Multiple stainless-steel aftermarket replacements available

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

  • MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Bravo steering assemblies
  • Transom systems using the square steering lever and upper swivel shaft

Typically suits

  • Engine models:
  • MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II - 1991 onward
  • MerCruiser Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three - standard transom assemblies
  • MerCruiser Bravo X and selected performance transoms using 98230A1 / 866718A01
  • HP Range: Not engine-specific; transom controlled
  • Engine Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Bravo sterndrive transom system
  • Year Range: Approximately 1991 onward

🔌 Function

The shaft transfers steering torque from the upper lever to the gimbal ring while rotating in sealed bushes. Its sealing and bearing surfaces must remain smooth to prevent water entry and steering play.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

  • Square drive or lever connection is worn
  • Shaft is pitted at the seal surface
  • Bushings develop excess clearance
  • Steering has free play or clunks
  • Corrosion causes the shaft to seize

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

  • 866718A01 later OEM replacement / interchange for 98230A1
  • 98230A1 earlier OEM upper-swivel-shaft reference

OEM / Related Numbers

  • 98230A1
  • 866718A01
  • 866322A01 related steering lever
  • Mercury upper gimbal steering shaft

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

  • Sierra: 18-73131
  • Engineered Marine Products: 91-9100145-02647
  • Hardin Marine: 528-2000 stainless upper steering shaft
  • Hill Marine: HM-BD-SSSS stainless steering shaft
  • Recmar: REC98230A1
  • PROMT Parts: PP-98230A1

📦 Condition

  • Genuine used part
  • Removed from running engine where applicable
  • In good working condition unless otherwise stated
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