Volvo Penta D4/D6 DPH/DPR/DPI Bell Housing 22876823
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Volvo Penta D4/D6 Bell Housing — OEM Part 22876823
Part Number: 22876823
Brand: Volvo Penta
Official Product Type: Flywheel Housing & Primary Shaft Component
Supersedes: 21440998
This is the genuine Volvo Penta OEM bell housing used in D4 and D6 marine propulsion systems paired with DPH, DPR, and DPI sterndrive installations. The housing forms the structural interface between the engine flywheel and the primary shaft assembly, supporting the coupling, shaft, bearing, and sealing components that transfer power from the engine to the drive unit.
Compatible Applications
D4 Engines:
- D4-150A-G
- D4-225A-C / D / E / F
- D4-225I-C / D
- D4-230A-G
- D4-260A-C / D / E / F
- D4-270A-G
- D4-300A-C / D / E / F / G
- D4-320A-G
D6 Engines:
- D6-280A-C / D / E
- D6-280I-C / D
- D6-300A-G
- D6-310A-C / D / E
- D6-310I-C / D
- D6-330A-C / D / E
- D6-330I-C / D
- D6-340A-G
- D6-370A-C / D / E
- D6-380A-G
- D6-400A-E / F / G
- D6-440A-G
Compatible Drive Families: DPH-C, DPH-D1, DPH-E, DPI-A, DPR-C, DPR-D
Confirm the complete engine model, drive model, and flywheel-housing diagram before ordering. Bell housing configurations can vary across D4/D6 propulsion packages.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Inspect the bell housing during any primary-shaft or coupling service. Replace if you find:
- Structural cracking in the housing body
- Corrosion or erosion around mounting surfaces
- Bearing-seat wear or damage
- Seal bore damage
- Impact or alignment damage
- Excessive wear discovered during primary-shaft or coupling overhaul
Assembly & Related Parts
The bell housing is part of a closely integrated flywheel and primary-shaft assembly. When replacing the housing, inspect and consider replacing these components at the same time:
- Flexible Coupling 21882313
- Flexible Coupling 23549677 (configuration-dependent)
- Shaft 21511536
- Shaft 23161264
- Ball Bearing 184841
- Lip Seal 6842273
- Snap Ring 914533
- Snap Ring 914462
- Bearing Bushing 888545
- Sealing Ring 958860 / 958853
- Clamping Ring 873048
- Rubber Ring 804190 / 813967
- Plug 23161494
- Flange Screw 991605
Always inspect the shaft, coupling, bearing, and sealing components whenever the bell housing is replaced.
Part Number History
- 22876823 — Current OEM part number (this item)
- 21440998 — Previous bell housing, superseded by 22876823
If your parts diagram or service manual references 21440998, this listing is the correct current replacement. When upgrading from 21440998, also verify the updated Plug 23161494 and Flange Screw 991605 requirements shown in the current parts catalog.
Parts Desk Insights
Best use case: This bell housing is the primary replacement for D4 and D6 engines running DPH, DPR, or DPI drives — particularly during a full primary-shaft or coupling overhaul, or when the housing shows bearing-seat or seal-bore wear. It covers a wide range of D4/D6 power ratings, making it one of the more common bell housing replacements in this drive family.
Common customer questions: Customers upgrading from the earlier housing 21440998 sometimes overlook the associated plug and flange-screw updates required by the current parts catalog. Confirm those two items are included in the service order. Additionally, coupling selection (21882313 vs. 23549677) depends on the specific drive configuration — verify against the flywheel-housing diagram before ordering the coupling.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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