Volvo Penta Starter Motor Bushing Kit 859197 – Replaces 818147 / 818162 / 834806
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Part Number: 859197
Brand: Volvo Penta (OEM Genuine)
Official Part Name: Starter Motor Bushing Kit
Replaces individual bushings: 818147, 818162, 834806
⚠️ No Longer Available (NLA) from Volvo Penta. This part has been discontinued. Stock on hand may be limited — confirm availability before ordering.
Genuine Volvo Penta 859197 is an OEM starter motor bushing kit that consolidates several individual bushing positions into a single service kit for applicable Volvo Penta starter assemblies. It replaces earlier individual bushings 818147, 818162, and 834806, depending on the starter configuration. Used during starter overhaul to restore correct armature support and alignment inside the starter housing.
Compatible Applications
- Volvo Penta 2001 series engines
- Volvo Penta AQ130
- Volvo Penta TAMD30A
- Volvo Penta TMD31A
- Volvo Penta DP-B sterndrive (on applicable starter motor assemblies)
- Additional Volvo Penta engines using the same Bosch-style starter motor family
- Confirm fitment by starter motor part number and engine parts diagram — Volvo Penta used several starter motor variations across the same engine families
Engine Family: Volvo Penta 2001 / AQ / TAMD / TMD series
System: Electrical — starter motor
Diagram Position: Armature shaft bushing positions within the starter assembly
Kit Contents
859197 consolidates the bushing positions formerly covered by individual part numbers 818147, 818162, and 834806. Specific bushing count and arrangement vary by starter configuration — refer to the applicable Volvo Penta starter parts diagram for exact positions.
Superseded / Alternate Part Numbers
- Current OEM kit: 859197
- Replaces: 818147 (individual bushing)
- Replaces: 818162 (individual bushing)
- Replaces: 834806 (individual bushing)
When to Replace
- During starter motor overhaul when armature or shaft bushings show wear, looseness, scoring, or excessive play
- When the starter is noisy, slow to engage, or drawing abnormally high current
- Any time the starter is fully disassembled — replace all bushings rather than reinstalling worn ones
Installation Notes
- Remove and disassemble the starter according to the applicable Volvo Penta service procedure
- Inspect the armature, brush set, engagement lever, pinion, and seals while the unit is disassembled
- Bushing locations differ between starter versions — follow the correct parts diagram for your specific starter motor during installation
- Do not mix bushing positions between different starter configurations
Technical FAQ
What individual bushings does 859197 replace?
859197 consolidates 818147, 818162, and 834806 into a single kit. If you have been ordering any of those individual numbers for your starter overhaul, 859197 is the OEM replacement kit — subject to NLA stock availability.
Can I replace just one bushing instead of the full kit?
It is not recommended. If one bushing has worn enough to cause a problem, the others have likely experienced similar wear. Replacing all bushing positions at once during a rebuild is the correct practice and avoids reopening the starter shortly after.
How do I confirm this kit fits my starter?
Match by starter motor part number using the Volvo Penta parts diagram for your engine model and serial number. Engine model alone is not sufficient — the same engine family may have been fitted with different starter motor variants.
Parts Desk Insights
This kit comes up most often during a proper starter rebuild rather than a quick single-bushing swap. Customers occasionally try to source just one of the individual bushing numbers — 818147, 818162, or 834806 — and this kit is the correct current answer when those numbers are requested. The key issue to flag at the counter: because 859197 is NLA, stock is finite. If a customer needs it, confirm availability immediately and do not assume it can be reordered. Also worth noting: the starter configuration must be matched — not all Volvo Penta starters in this engine family share the same bushing arrangement.
Related Parts
- Volvo Penta Engine Overhaul Gasket Kit 11705955 — complete gasket set for major engine service
- Volvo Penta MS4B Transmission Sealing Ring 853757
- Volvo Penta Aftercooler Gasket 859196 – AQAD40 / TAMD40
- Volvo Penta Valve Cover Gasket 859120
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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