Volvo Penta Bushing 853223
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Volvo Penta 853223 is a genuine OEM bushing used on older Volvo Penta sterndrive applications. Current Volvo Penta parts references identify 853223 simply as a bushing, while current reviewed market references consistently tie it to the legacy bushing kit 876279 and show it replacing earlier part number 876279 in single-piece service form. Current application references also place it in older drive-unit / steering-fork style sterndrive service, making it best described as a drive-side bushing rather than a general engine bushing.
Key Features
- Genuine Volvo Penta OEM part number 853223.
- Current reviewed sources show 853223 replacing or being associated with earlier 876279 bushing-kit references.
- Sold individually as a service part, with current replacement-market listings also showing it in 2-piece kit form under 876279.
- Current application wording ties it to drive-unit / steering-fork housing service on older Volvo Penta sterndrives.
Engine Compatibility
Current reviewed sources point to drive compatibility more clearly than engine-only fitment. The strongest public references associate Volvo Penta 853223 with older sterndrive families including 290, 290DP, SP-A, and DP-A, with additional seller wording describing it as a drive-unit / steering-fork bushing. Fitment should be confirmed by exact drive model and serial number before ordering.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Bushings in this part family can vary by drive generation, housing style, and steering-fork arrangement. Confirm Volvo Penta 853223 by drive serial number and by matching the original bushing location and dimensions before ordering. Volvo Penta's current parts shop continues to list 853223 as an active genuine part number.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this bushing when the original shows wear, looseness, distortion, cracking, or damage found during steering-fork, drive-housing, or lower gearcase service. Because current reviewed sources place 853223 in older sterndrive steering / housing service, wear in this part can contribute to poor fit, added play, and accelerated wear in the surrounding hardware. This is service-based guidance grounded in the part's current drive-side bushing application.
Installation Notes
Match the replacement directly to the original before installation and inspect the surrounding steering-fork / housing surfaces for wear. Since current references connect this bushing with the older 876279 kit family, it is a good idea to check whether the service job calls for replacing both bushings together rather than only one worn piece. Serial-number confirmation remains the safest checkpoint before final assembly.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
Current reviewed references show Volvo Penta 853223 associated with and replacing earlier 876279 kit references. No newer confirmed Volvo Penta supersession is clearly shown in the reviewed current sources.
Parts Desk Insight
For a part like 853223, the best buying checkpoint is the exact drive-side location rather than the word “bushing” alone. Current references point most clearly to older sterndrive steering-fork / housing service and to the earlier 876279 kit family, so matching the original bushing and confirming by drive serial number is the cleanest way to avoid ordering the wrong small part.
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