{"product_id":"volvo-795","title":"Volvo Penta Universal Joint Spider 3860232","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3860232\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volvo Penta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Product Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Joint Spider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupersedes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 854619\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaced By:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3860232 is the current active part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterndrive input-shaft universal joint — connects the U-joint yokes to transmit engine torque while allowing the drive to articulate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagram Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Item 31 in applicable upper gear-unit catalog listings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Assemblies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products?q=3860224\"\u003e3860224\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products?q=3860226\"\u003e3860226\u003c\/a\u003e universal joint assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e One individual spider — not a complete universal joint assembly. Two spiders are typically used in a complete double-cardan assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is drive-model and serial-number specific. Confirm 3860232 through the drive-specific upper gear-unit diagram before ordering. Used in selected upper gear-unit and universal-joint assemblies associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSX-C1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSX-CT1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSX-RT1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDP-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDP-C1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDP-D1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDPX-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePJX-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePJX-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso used in Volvo Penta universal joint assemblies \u003ca href=\"\/products?q=3860224\"\u003e3860224\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products?q=3860226\"\u003e3860226\u003c\/a\u003e where the parts diagram specifies spider 3860232.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolvo Penta used different U-joint designs and retaining-ring arrangements across visually similar SX and DP drives. Match the spider number through the drive-specific upper gear-unit diagram — do not select by appearance or drive family alone. Confirm the sterndrive model, serial number, and installed universal-joint assembly before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuperseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3860232 — current Volvo Penta number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e854619 — superseded Volvo Penta number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the spider when inspection reveals any of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive movement or looseness in the universal joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough, notched, or binding movement through the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust or corrosion around the bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamaged or missing retaining rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration or driveline noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater intrusion caused by a failed U-joint bellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spider should also be inspected whenever the drive is removed for bellows, gimbal bearing, or engine-alignment service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterndrive removal and partial disassembly of the universal-joint assembly are required. While access is available, inspect both spiders, the yokes, bearing-cap bores, retaining-ring grooves, U-joint bellows, and gimbal bearing. Replace any distorted retaining rings. Follow the Volvo Penta service manual for assembly, lubrication, and driveline-alignment procedures. After installation, verify the joint pivots smoothly through its full operating range without binding or excessive play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products?q=3860224\"\u003e3860224\u003c\/a\u003e — Universal Joint Assembly (associated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products?q=3860226\"\u003e3860226\u003c\/a\u003e — Universal Joint Assembly (associated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products?q=volvo+penta+SX+U-joint+bellows\"\u003eU-Joint Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e — SX\/DP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products?q=volvo+penta+SX+gimbal+bearing\"\u003eGimbal Bearing\u003c\/a\u003e — SX\/DP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products?q=854619\"\u003e854619\u003c\/a\u003e — Superseded spider reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failed or leaking U-joint bellows is the most common reason these spiders fail early — water gets into the bearing caps and corrosion takes over quickly. If one spider shows rust, stiffness, or looseness, the second spider and the gimbal bearing are almost always worth inspecting at the same time. Replacing related worn components during the same service is much less expensive than a second sterndrive removal a season later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564033769508,"sku":"3860232","price":339.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/274d116c-236c-4ac3-b9b5-e813ec5069d4.png?v=1789157635","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/volvo-795","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}