Volvo Penta Propeller Shaft Roller Bearing 984222 | DPH DPR Sterndrive

Part Details

• Part Number: 984222
• Brand: Volvo Penta
• Type: Roller bearing — propeller shaft / bearing housing assembly
• System: Sterndrive lower unit — propeller shaft bearing stack
• Diagram Position: Propeller shaft / bearing housing assembly — roller bearing position
• Used With: Inner Ring 984225 (companion component in the same bearing assembly)
• Qty Per Assembly: 1
• Weight: Approx. 0.7 kg

About This Part

Genuine Volvo Penta 984222 is an OEM roller bearing used in the propeller shaft and bearing housing assembly on Volvo Penta DPH and DPR sterndrives. Parts diagrams place this bearing alongside the propeller shaft, inner ring 984225, adjacent shaft bearings, seals, and the bearing box in the lower drive assembly. Volvo Penta uses several roller, ball, and needle bearings within DPH/DPR lower-unit assemblies — confirm the drive model, serial number, and diagram position before ordering to ensure 984222 is the correct bearing for your application.

Compatible Applications

• Volvo Penta DPH-A — propeller shaft bearing housing, roller bearing position (diagram-confirmed)
• Volvo Penta DPH-B — propeller shaft bearing housing, roller bearing position (diagram-confirmed)
• Volvo Penta DPR-A — propeller shaft bearing housing, roller bearing position (diagram-confirmed)
• Volvo Penta DPR-B — propeller shaft bearing housing, roller bearing position (diagram-confirmed)
• Volvo Penta DPH-C, DPH-D1, DPH-E — referenced in replacement catalogs; confirm against serial-number diagram
• Volvo Penta DPI-A, DPR-C, DPR-D — referenced in replacement catalogs; confirm against serial-number diagram

Always confirm drive model, serial number, and the exact propeller-shaft diagram position before ordering. Aftermarket cross-reference numbers (e.g. 19222) are not Volvo Penta OEM supersessions.

When to Replace

Replace this roller bearing when inspection reveals any of the following:

• Roughness, pitting, or corrosion on the bearing races or rollers
• Excessive radial play in the propeller shaft
• Abnormal noise during drive operation
• Damage discovered during propeller-shaft or lower-unit disassembly
• Water intrusion or damaged shaft seals found during service

Always check bearing condition whenever seals are being replaced — contaminated bearings should be replaced, not reused.

Installation Notes

Installation requires full access to the propeller-shaft and bearing-housing assembly. Inspect the mating inner ring 984225, adjacent bearings, seals, shims, propeller shaft, and bearing box during service. Bearing setup and shim selection are critical to correct drive operation — assembly must follow the applicable Volvo Penta workshop procedure and drive specifications. Do not substitute a generic bearing by dimensions alone; roller geometry and bearing grade affect how the propeller shaft runs under load.

Related Parts in This Assembly

• Volvo Penta Inner Ring 984225 — DPH/DPR Lower Unit (companion to 984222)
• Volvo Penta DPH/DPR Inner Shaft Sealing Ring 22876829
• Volvo Penta Splined Sleeve 22098611 — DPH DPR Sterndrive

Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• OEM: 984222
• Note: No confirmed Volvo Penta OEM supersession identified. Aftermarket catalogs may list their own cross-reference numbers — these are not Volvo Penta supersessions and should not be treated as equivalent OEM replacements.

Parts Desk Insight

This is not a generic drive bearing — 984222 occupies a specific position in the DPH/DPR propeller-shaft bearing stack alongside its matching inner ring 984225 and calibrated shims. Several visually similar bearings are used in the same lower unit, so matching by drive model and diagram position is the only reliable method. The most common issue is attempting to match by outer diameter alone and selecting the wrong bearing for the shaft position. If seals are being replaced at the same service visit, inspect this bearing at the same time — a contaminated bearing that gets resealed will fail prematurely and require a repeat lower-unit disassembly.