Mercury MerCruiser Gimbal Housing Bushing Kit 805041A2
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Mercury MerCruiser Gimbal Housing Bushing Kit 805041A2
Restore smooth, precise sterndrive operation with this OEM Mercury MerCruiser gimbal housing bushing kit. The bushings in the gimbal housing support the drive shaft and allow the sterndrive to pivot through its full range of steering and trim motion. When these bushings wear, you’ll notice increased play in the drive, vibration, or uneven steering feel — replacing them restores the tight, controlled movement the system was designed for.
This is a direct OEM replacement kit containing the bushings required for the gimbal housing assembly on compatible MerCruiser Alpha and Bravo sterndrive systems. Using OEM-spec components ensures correct fit, material hardness, and service life.
Key Features
- Part number: 805041A2
- OEM Mercury MerCruiser specification — direct fit replacement
- Restores proper drive shaft support and steering pivot function
- Addresses play, vibration, and steering looseness caused by worn bushings
- Compatible with Alpha One and Bravo sterndrive gimbal housing assemblies
Best Use Case
Replace these bushings whenever inspection reveals wear, excessive play in the sterndrive, or vibration that cannot be attributed to the propeller or drive shaft. Bushing replacement is typically performed during a full transom service or gimbal housing rebuild. Always inspect the gimbal bearing, bellows, and transom seal at the same time — if the bushings are worn, the surrounding components have likely seen similar service hours and should be evaluated for replacement together.
Parts Desk Insights
Bushing kits are a high-value repair item — customers replacing these are typically doing a full gimbal housing or transom service, which means strong attachment rate potential for related parts. Always ask whether they’re also replacing the gimbal bearing and transom seal. Cross-sell the Gimbal Bearing (47-21001) for MerCruiser and Volvo Penta applications, the Mercury MerCruiser Gimbal Housing Washer 21900, and the Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrive Transom Seal 455771. For customers rebuilding the full drive assembly, the Mercury MerCruiser Drive Gasket Set 64818T4 is also worth mentioning. Confirm the customer’s sterndrive model and year before ordering to ensure 805041A2 is the correct bushing kit for their application.
Related Transom & Sterndrive Parts
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.
Returns & warranty
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