98889 Mercury MerCruiser Latch | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Control Cable Latch - Part Number: 98889

Genuine Quicksilver control cable latch used in Mercury and Mariner outboard rigging and remote-control cable attachment assemblies. This latch secures or retains the control cable connection at supported throttle / shift cable mounting points and is used where the rigging or control cable diagram specifies latch 98889.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM latch
• Correct Mercury part number 98889
• Control cable latch / retainer application
• Used on Mercury / Mariner outboard rigging assemblies
• Helps retain throttle or shift control cable hardware
• Direct replacement where the diagram specifies 98889

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Mercury / Mariner outboard control cable attaching assemblies
• Remote-control cable latch and retainer locations
• Throttle and shift cable rigging points
• Outboard bottom cowl / engine pan control cable entry and retention assemblies

Typically suits

• Engine / system models:
• Mercury 30HP to 60HP small and mid-range outboard control cable attaching assemblies where 98889 is specified
• Mercury 70HP to 115HP outboard throttle / shift cable rigging applications where 98889 is shown
• Mercury / Mariner two-stroke outboard remote-control cable mounting brackets using latch 98889
• Mercury / Mariner FourStroke remote-control cable attaching kits where the parts diagram lists 98889
• Mercury / Mariner outboard rigging diagrams requiring control cable latch 98889
• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner outboard control cable systems by diagram
• System Type: Remote-control cable latch / cable retaining hardware
• Fitment Note: Confirm bracket style and cable end type before installation.

🔌 Function

The latch secures the control cable in its bracket so throttle or shift movement is transferred accurately without the cable housing moving out of position.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Control cable loose at bracket
• Latch missing after rigging service
• Cable housing moves during throttle or shift operation
• Shift or throttle adjustment will not hold
• Latch cracked, worn or distorted
• Replacement required during control cable installation

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 98889 current OEM latch reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 98889
• Mercury 98889
• Quicksilver 98889
• Control cable latch
• Cable latch
• Throttle cable latch
• Shift cable latch
• Remote-control cable retainer
• Control cable attaching latch

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• Direct aftermarket control cable latch equivalents may be available by exact 98889 match
• Use OEM-profile latch where the control cable end and bracket geometry must align correctly
• Do not substitute generic retaining clips if the cable latch locks into a Mercury-specific bracket

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part
• Brand new
• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging