Volvo Penta Bearing Installation Drift 3849564 — IPS Special Service Tool
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Part Details
- Part Number: 3849564
- Brand: Volvo Penta
- Type: Bearing installation drift / mandrel — special service tool
- System: IPS lower gear unit / transmission — bearing and bearing-race installation
- Diagram Position: IPS lower-gear assembly procedure — bearing race installation on gear; roller bearing installation on rear gear
- Weight: Approx. 0.5 kg
About This Tool
Volvo Penta 3849564 is a purpose-built bearing installation drift designed for IPS lower-gear and transmission overhaul. Volvo Penta workshop documentation specifies it for two key operations during lower-gear assembly: pressing the bearing race into position on the gear, and pressing the roller bearing onto the rear gear. Its shape is engineered to apply installation force directly to the correct bearing surface, protecting the gear teeth from damage during assembly. The Volvo Penta workshop manual specifically notes that tool orientation must be reversed for one of the two bearing-race operations — direction matters.
Compatible Applications
- Volvo Penta IPS-A lower gear and transmission overhaul
- Volvo Penta IPS-B lower gear and transmission overhaul
- Volvo Penta IPS-C lower gear and transmission overhaul
- Volvo Penta IPS-D lower gear and transmission overhaul
- Volvo Penta IPS-F lower gear and transmission overhaul
Select by the Volvo Penta workshop procedure being performed, not by engine horsepower. Always verify against the applicable Volvo Penta workshop manual before ordering.
When This Tool Is Needed
Use 3849564 during IPS lower-gear overhaul when the workshop procedure calls for pressing the bearing race onto the gear or installing the roller bearing onto the rear gear. It is specifically designed to seat the bearing correctly without transmitting installation force through the gear teeth.
Service Procedure Notes
Follow the Volvo Penta workshop manual for bearing orientation, press setup, force direction, and torque specifications. Note that 3849564 must be reversed in orientation for one of the two bearing-race installation steps — confirm the correct direction in the manual before pressing. Do not substitute a generic sleeve, spacer, or socket — incorrect contact with the bearing surface or gear can distort the race or damage the gear during assembly.
Related Service Tools
- 3849562 — Front needle-bearing installation/removal mandrel (same IPS service-tool family)
- 3849567 — Volvo Penta tubular-shaft needle-bearing removal mandrel
- 3849568 — Tubular-shaft needle-bearing installation mandrel (same IPS service-tool family)
- 3849559 — Two-Piece Bearing Race Extractor Ring (IPS bearing race removal)
Cross-Reference Part Numbers
- OEM: 3849564
Parts Desk Insight
This is the most commonly overlooked tool when ordering IPS lower-gear rebuild parts — technicians often attempt bearing installation with a generic socket or sleeve and risk distorting the race or marking the gear face. The two-step procedure (bearing race first, roller bearing second) with a required tool reversal between steps is what makes an improvised tool particularly risky here. If you are ordering IPS lower-gear bearings, confirm that 3849564 and its companion tools are on hand before starting the job.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Supplier-stock items are usually ready for pickup or shipping within 24 hours of ordering.
Special-order timing may vary.
Returns & warranty
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If you are not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 30 days of delivery. All returns must receive pre-approval prior to being sent back. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
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Packaging must be undamaged and suitable for resale
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