Volvo Penta DPH/DPR/DPI/IPS Lower Gear Sealing Ring 22876833

Volvo Penta Lower Gear Sealing Ring 22876833

Part Number: 22876833
Brand: Volvo Penta
Official Product Type: Lower Gear Shaft Sealing Ring
Supersedes: 3863082
System: Lower drive shaft / bearing-housing sealing stack
Diagram Position: Position 4 of 6 in the lower-gear seal stack — between Sealing Ring 22876831 and Spacer Washer 22484527

This is the genuine Volvo Penta OEM sealing ring for the lower-gear shaft and bearing-housing sealing system on DPH, DPH, DPR, DPI, and selected IPS drives. It occupies a specific position within the multi-seal stack behind the bearing carrier and is included in the complete Sealing Ring Kit 23553896. It replaces the earlier sealing ring 3863082 and should not be confused with companion water-side sealing ring 22876835, which replaces 3863083.

Compatible Applications

• DPH-A
• DPH-C
• DPH-D / DPH-D1
• DPH-E
• DPI-A
• DPR-A
• DPR-B
• DPR-C
• DPR-D
• IPS15, IPS20, IPS2, IPS30, IPS3 (selected applications — confirm drive model and serial number before ordering)

When This Part Needs Replacement

Replace this sealing ring during any lower-unit resealing service, or when inspection reveals:

• Gear-oil leakage from the lower unit
• Water intrusion into the drive
• Hardened, cracked, or damaged seal lips
• Shaft or bearing-housing service
• Wear found during a lower-gear overhaul

Seal Stack & Related Parts

This seal is one component in a sequenced multi-seal assembly. The correct stack order is:

• Spacer Washer 22484526
• Sealing Ring 22876829 — inner shaft seal
• Sealing Ring 22876831
• Sealing Ring 22876833 — this item
• Spacer Washer 22484527
• Sealing Ring 22876835 — water-side seal
• Grease 23407763
• Bearing Box 22173381

Inspect the shaft and bearing-housing sealing surfaces before fitting the new ring. Install all seals in the correct orientation per the applicable service procedure.

Complete seal kit: Sealing Ring Kit 23553896 includes this seal and all related stack components — the kit is recommended for a full lower-unit reseal.

Part Number History

• 22876833 — Current OEM part number (this item)
• 3863082 — Previous part number, superseded by 22876833

Technical FAQ

Q: Can I replace only this seal, or do I need the full kit?
A: You can replace this seal individually if the surrounding stack components have been inspected and confirmed serviceable. For a full lower-unit reseal — which is best practice any time the drive is opened — the Sealing Ring Kit 23553896 renews the entire stack in one service and is the more efficient choice.

Q: Is this the same as part 3863082?
A: Yes — 22876833 is the current OEM number that supersedes 3863082. They are the same seal; only the part number changed.

Q: How do I know if I need this seal or 22876835?
A: These are two different seals at different positions in the stack. Part 22876833 (this item) is the inner position; 22876835 is the water-side (outer) position. Cross-reference the parts diagram and the position in the seal stack to confirm which seal you need — or order the complete kit 23553896 to cover both.

Parts Desk Insights

Best use case: The right choice when replacing only the 22876833 position in the stack and the surrounding seals have been confirmed serviceable. For a complete lower-unit reseal, the Sealing Ring Kit 23553896 is the more efficient option and ensures the entire stack is renewed in one service.

Common questions: This seal is frequently confused with the companion water-side seal 22876835 (which replaces 3863083). The two are different parts at different stack positions. When in doubt, cross-reference the diagram position — 22876833 replaces 3863082, while 22876835 replaces 3863083. Ordering the complete kit 23553896 eliminates the guesswork entirely.