{"product_id":"merc-18","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Bearing Carrier Assembly 14587A7","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMercury \/ MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong\u003eCarrier Assembly — 14587A7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMercury Quicksilver 14587A7 Carrier Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003ebearing carrier assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e used in the \u003cstrong\u003elower unit of certain MerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supports and aligns the \u003cstrong\u003epropeller shaft bearings and seals\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring smooth rotation of the propeller shaft and proper gearcase operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14587A7\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bearing carrier assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterndrive \u003cstrong\u003elower unit \/ gearcase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNo longer produced (NLA)\u003c\/strong\u003e in many catalogs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Drives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertain \u003cstrong\u003e1991–1995 Alpha One Gen II drive units\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on serial range\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Carrier Assembly Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bearing carrier is a critical internal component of the sterndrive gearcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts functions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting the propeller shaft bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping the prop shaft \u003cstrong\u003eproperly aligned inside the gearcase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolding \u003cstrong\u003eoil seals and internal components\u003c\/strong\u003e in position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllowing the prop shaft to \u003cstrong\u003erotate smoothly under load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a properly functioning carrier assembly, the prop shaft can develop \u003cstrong\u003eexcess play, seal leaks, or gear damage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Service Situations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier assembly is usually replaced during:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower unit rebuilds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProp shaft bearing failures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGearcase damage from impact or water intrusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoval normally requires a \u003cstrong\u003especial bearing carrier puller tool\u003c\/strong\u003e due to corrosion and tight fit in the gear housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eFitment Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways confirm compatibility using the \u003cstrong\u003esterndrive serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alpha drives have multiple carrier designs depending on \u003cstrong\u003egear ratio, model year, and drive generation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This part may have limited availability (NLA - No Longer Available from manufacturer). Contact us to confirm current stock status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563837980708,"sku":"14587A7","price":310.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/00c8c66a-4d6a-415f-8527-167c01e5637f.png?v=1777000106","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-18","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}