Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Driveshaft Housing Seal Kit 16709A2
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Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 16709A2 is a genuine OEM driveshaft housing seal kit for select MerCruiser sterndrives. Mercury's current product page identifies it specifically for Bravo I, II, III, X, XR, and XZ sterndrives and states that the kit includes seals, O-rings, and gaskets for driveshaft housing service.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury MerCruiser / Quicksilver OEM part number 16709A2.
- Designed as a Bravo driveshaft housing seal kit.
- Mercury states the kit is for Bravo I, II, III, X, XR, and XZ sterndrives.
- Kit contents are described by Mercury as seals, O-rings, and gaskets.
- Current dealer listing shows GTIN 745061118331.
- Current dealer shipping specs are approximately 0.19 lb, 7.00 in. x 6.50 in. x 0.50 in.
Engine Compatibility
The strongest supportable fitment for 16709A2 is MerCruiser Bravo sterndrive service rather than an engine-only application. Mercury's current OEM listing ties it directly to Bravo I, Bravo II, Bravo III, Bravo X, Bravo XR, and Bravo XZ sterndrives.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Verify fitment by exact drive model, serial number, and the correct driveshaft housing parts diagram before ordering. Mercury specifically directs owners and technicians to the owner's manual or service manual for exact application confirmation.
When This Part Needs Replacement
This kit is typically used when the driveshaft housing is being resealed, when leakage is present, or when the housing is already apart for upper-drive service. Since Mercury identifies it as the driveshaft housing seal kit for Bravo sterndrives, it is the right type of kit for renewing the sealing components in that service area. This is a practical service inference based on Mercury's documented application.
Installation Notes
Install 16709A2 only after confirming the correct Bravo driveshaft housing application for the unit being serviced. Because this is a grouped seal kit for the driveshaft housing, it should be matched to the exact Bravo service layout rather than ordered by appearance alone.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
Current sources connect older Mercury OEM number 16709A1 to active part number 16709A2.
Parts Desk Insight
With seal kits like this, the important match is the exact drive family and housing section. Confirming that the drive is in the Bravo I / II / III / X / XR / XZ group before ordering usually avoids getting the wrong seal kit for a similar-looking upper-drive service job.
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Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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