Volvo Penta Universal Joint Assembly Holding Fixture 3849658 — SX-A DPS-A Special Service Tool
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Part Details
- Part Number: 3849658
- Brand: Volvo Penta
- Type: Holding fixture — universal joint assembly / upper gear housing service tool
- System: SX-A / DPS-A upper gear housing — pinion bearing carrier and universal-joint shaft service
- Diagram Position: Special tools section — upper gear housing / pinion bearing carrier service procedure
- Weight: 1.809 kg
About This Tool
Volvo Penta 3849658 is a purpose-built holding fixture used during upper gear housing service on SX-A and DPS-A sterndrives. Workshop procedures identify it as the fixture for securing the pinion bearing carrier / universal-joint shaft assembly while the drive is disassembled and reassembled on the bench. The fixture is designed to be clamped securely in a bench vise, with the bearing carrier fastened to it using the top-cover screws, allowing proper access to the pinion gear retainer and related components. This is a workshop service tool, not an installed sterndrive component — confirm compatibility against the applicable Volvo Penta workshop manual and drive family before use.
Compatible Applications
- Volvo Penta SX-A sterndrive — upper gear housing / pinion bearing carrier service
- Volvo Penta DPS-A sterndrive — upper gear housing / pinion bearing carrier service
- Related later sterndrive families where the same upper gear housing arrangement is retained — confirm against applicable workshop manual
Select by the Volvo Penta workshop procedure being performed and the drive family, not by engine horsepower. Always verify against the applicable workshop manual before ordering.
When This Tool Is Needed
Use 3849658 when the workshop procedure calls for the pinion bearing carrier to be held securely during upper gear housing disassembly or reassembly. The Volvo Penta procedure mounts the fixture in a vise with the bearing carrier secured to it before removal of the pinion gear retainer and related components. It is particularly useful where the bearing carrier cannot be safely held by other means during pinion and universal-joint service.
Service Procedure Notes
Clamp fixture 3849658 securely in a suitable bench vise. Position the bearing carrier in the fixture and fasten the housing to the fixture as specified in the Volvo Penta workshop procedure before starting disassembly. Always follow the applicable drive service manual for torque specifications, bearing setup, shim selection, and fastener replacement requirements. Do not improvise a holding method — the fixture is designed to support the assembly at the correct point without distorting the housing or damaging the bearing surfaces.
Related Parts & Tools
- Volvo Penta Upper Gear Core 3804451 — SX / DPS
- Volvo Penta Starboard Trimming Cylinder 22187386 — SX-A DPS-A DPS-B
- Volvo Penta Port Trimming Cylinder 22187385 — SX-A DPS-A DPS-B
- Volvo Penta Lower Gear Housing O-Ring SX-A DPS 3889786
Cross-Reference Part Numbers
- OEM: 3849658
- Note: No confirmed Volvo Penta superseding tool number identified in current workshop references.
Parts Desk Insight
This fixture is most commonly needed when a shop is performing a full SX-A or DPS-A upper gear housing overhaul and needs to safely hold the pinion bearing carrier while working on the universal-joint shaft and pinion components. The most common issue is attempting upper gear service without the correct holding fixture, which makes it difficult to apply proper force during pinion retainer removal and risks damaging the housing or bearing surfaces. If you are ordering upper gear components for a rebuild, confirm that this fixture is available before starting the job.
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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