{"product_id":"volvo-890","title":"Volvo Penta Complete Universal Joint 3887297 | DPH DPR DPI Sterndrive","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3887297\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volvo Penta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal joint, complete — upper-drive U-joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterndrive upper gear housing — U-joint and bearing carrier assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagram Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper gear housing \/ U-joint and bearing carrier assembly — one complete joint per drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQty Per Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.5 kg (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the complete universal-joint assembly. For joint cross\/spider replacement only, confirm whether service kit 3843136 applies to your drive before ordering the full assembly. DPH-E drives use a different complete U-joint (3862425) — do not order 3887297 for DPH-E without serial-number confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Volvo Penta 3887297 is the OEM complete universal joint assembly used in the upper gear housing of selected Volvo Penta DPH, DPR, and DPI sterndrives. Drive manuals place 3887297 in the U-joint and bearing carrier assembly, where it transfers engine power into the upper gear housing while allowing for sterndrive trim and articulation. Volvo Penta identifies this specifically as “Universal joint, complete” — distinguishing it from the individual U-joint cross\/spider service kit 3843136, which is a repair kit for the joint crosses in later assemblies rather than a replacement for the complete assembly. Confirm exact drive model, revision, and serial number before ordering, as later DPH generation drives can use a different complete U-joint assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagram-confirmed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPH-A — upper gear housing U-joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPH-B — upper gear housing U-joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPH-D1 — upper gear housing U-joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPR-A — upper gear housing U-joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPR-B — upper gear housing U-joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPR-D — upper gear housing U-joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso associated in current parts references:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPH-C — confirm by drive serial-number diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPH-D — confirm by drive serial-number diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPR-C — confirm by drive serial-number diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPI-A — confirm by drive serial-number diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not apply to DPH-E without serial-number confirmation. Current DPH-E references specify complete universal joint 3862425, not 3887297. Always confirm drive model, revision, and serial number before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect or replace this universal joint assembly when drive service reveals any of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive rotational play in the U-joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding or rough movement during rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn, pitted, or damaged spider bearing surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion from water intrusion — especially following bellows failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration or knocking from the upper drive area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage discovered during upper gear housing or bearing carrier service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leaking or failed U-joint bellows can allow water to reach this assembly. Inspect 3887297 carefully whenever bellows damage is found — corrosion in the bearing surfaces may not be visible without disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile servicing this U-joint assembly, inspect the surrounding bearing carrier, roller bearings, sealing ring 3863084, shims, U-joint bellows kit 3594509, and all associated clamps — Volvo Penta diagrams place all of these in the same U-joint and bearing carrier assembly. Shim selection and bearing preload setup are precision operations that must follow the applicable Volvo Penta workshop procedure for the exact DPH or DPR drive model. Do not reuse shims without confirming correct preload after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Parts in This Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU-joint \/ spider service kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3843136 — repair kit for joint crosses in later assemblies; confirm whether this applies to your drive before ordering the complete 3887297 assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU-joint bellows kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3594509 — bellows and clamp set for the U-joint assembly area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealing ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3863084 — sealing component in the U-joint and bearing carrier assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM (complete assembly):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3887297\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated service kit (joint crosses only):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3843136 — not a substitute for the complete assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDPH-E complete U-joint (different assembly):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3862425 — do not substitute for 3887297\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e No confirmed Volvo Penta OEM superseding number for the complete 3887297 assembly identified in current references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3887297 is the complete U-joint assembly, not just the crosses or spiders. The most common decision point when ordering this part is whether the full assembly needs replacement or whether the drive is serviceable with the individual joint cross kit 3843136 alone. If only the spider bearing surfaces show wear but the yokes and main assembly are structurally sound, the spider kit may be sufficient — but if the assembly has been water-contaminated following bellows failure, or if the yokes show wear or corrosion, replacing the complete 3887297 is the better long-term choice. The other frequent mistake is ordering 3887297 for a DPH-E drive, which uses a different complete U-joint. 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