{"product_id":"merc-941","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Wear Pad 879346T30 | OEM Drive Component","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury MerCruiser Wear Pad 879346T30\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 879346T30\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury \/ MerCruiser \/ Quicksilver\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Product Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear Pad — OEM Drive Component\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterndrive \/ Marine Drive Assembly\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagram Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm exact location in the Mercury parts diagram for your specific drive model and serial number\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine OEM Mercury MerCruiser wear pad for applicable sterndrive and drive assemblies. Wear pads are sacrificial components designed to absorb friction and contact loads between moving or mating parts — protecting more expensive structural components from wear. Replacing a worn pad at the correct service interval prevents damage to the surrounding assembly and keeps the drive operating smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury MerCruiser sterndrive and drive assemblies where part number 879346T30 is specified in the parts diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm fitment by locating 879346T30 in the Mercury parts diagram for your specific drive model and serial number before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWear pad fitment is assembly- and position-specific. Always verify this part number against the Mercury parts diagram for your drive — do not order based on visual similarity alone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear pad (sacrificial friction\/contact surface)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absorbs contact loads and friction between mating drive components, protecting the surrounding assembly from accelerated wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Mercury MerCruiser — not aftermarket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagram position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm in the Mercury parts diagram for your drive model and serial number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear pad is visibly worn, grooved, cracked, or thinned beyond the service limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual noise, vibration, or roughness in the drive assembly during operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalled out for replacement in the Mercury service manual during a scheduled drive service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny time the surrounding assembly is disassembled for major service — inspect and replace if there is any doubt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the correct part number against the Mercury parts diagram before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the mating surfaces thoroughly before fitting the new wear pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect adjacent components for wear or damage that may have been caused by the failed pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the Mercury service manual for installation sequence and any torque specifications that apply to the surrounding assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter reassembly, verify smooth operation before returning the drive to service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the right part when 879346T30 appears in the Mercury parts diagram for the assembly being serviced. Wear pads are inexpensive relative to the components they protect — replacing them at the first sign of wear is always the better value compared to allowing damage to spread to the surrounding drive parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common issue is customers ordering a wear pad by appearance rather than by part number — many Mercury wear pads look similar but differ in thickness, material, or profile. Always order by the exact part number shown in the diagram. A second common issue is discovering that a worn pad has already caused damage to the mating surface; inspect the surrounding components carefully before reassembly to avoid a repeat failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/merc-1375\"\u003eMerCruiser Wear Pad — Left Hand — Marine Drive Component\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563900108836,"sku":"879346T30","price":11.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/c2638ed2-7655-46c0-a72f-88ace28f9d6a.png?v=1787266314","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-941","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}