{"product_id":"volvo-penta-ball-bearing-184860","title":"Volvo Penta Ball Bearing 184860 | XDP Gimbal Bearing Transom Shield OEM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVolvo Penta 184860 – Ball Bearing (Gimbal)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184860  |  \u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volvo Penta  |  \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM Gimbal Ball Bearing  |  \u003cstrong\u003eDiagram Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine OEM gimbal ball bearing for the transom shield assembly on Volvo Penta XDP-family sterndrives. It supports the driveline as it passes through the transom and is positioned directly alongside the gimbal-bearing seal, retaining plate, and snap ring in Volvo Penta parts diagrams. This is a drive-specific bearing — not a general-purpose engine bearing — and the neighboring seal and bellows should always be inspected when this bearing is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184860\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball bearing (gimbal bearing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transom shield \/ gimbal housing assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagram Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 – gimbal housing, XDP transom shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gimbal bearing seal 3852548, retaining plate 3862067, retaining ring 3861006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta XDP sterndrive – transom shield \/ gimbal housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta XXP-A transom shield assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bearing is specifically associated with the XDP\/XXP transom-shield configuration. Confirm the exact drive model, transom shield version, and parts diagram before ordering — Volvo Penta SX, DPS, DPH, and other drive families use different gimbal-bearing arrangements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the gimbal bearing when inspection reveals rough rotation, grinding or growling noise, excessive play, corrosion, or water-related damage. A worn gimbal bearing can contribute to driveline noise, vibration, and premature wear of neighboring components. It is also good practice to replace this bearing any time the transom assembly is fully disassembled and the bearing shows age or corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring replacement, inspect the surrounding gimbal-bearing seal 3852548, retaining plate 3862067, retaining ring 3861006, U-joint bellows, and driveline components. Install the bearing squarely using appropriate bearing tools and check driveline alignment before reassembly. Follow the applicable Volvo Penta workshop procedure for your XDP drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/volvo-penta-gimbal-bearing-driveshaft-seal-3852548\"\u003eVolvo Penta Gimbal Bearing Driveshaft Seal 3852548\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/volvo-penta-ball-bearing-184841\"\u003eVolvo Penta Ball Bearing 184841 – Primary Shaft Flywheel Housing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/volvo-penta-roller-bearing-184849\"\u003eVolvo Penta Roller Bearing 184849 – IPS Lower Gear Unit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/volvo-penta-roller-bearing-184691\"\u003eVolvo Penta Roller Bearing 184691 – Duoprop Lower Gear Unit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the correct service part for technicians replacing the gimbal bearing on a Volvo Penta XDP or XXP-A sterndrive. It's most commonly needed when the transom assembly is opened for driveline service, bellows replacement, or after water intrusion damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most important thing to check is that this bearing is correct for the XDP\/XXP transom-shield configuration — other Volvo Penta drive families (SX, DPS, DPH) use different gimbal-bearing arrangements and the bearings are not interchangeable. When the transom is open, it's worth replacing the gimbal-bearing seal and inspecting the bellows at the same time, since those components protect this bearing from water intrusion and are inexpensive insurance against a repeat teardown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563976949796,"sku":"184860","price":146.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/217699c0-88e8-40f1-85d8-b99963fd85ec.png?v=1776134769","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/volvo-penta-ball-bearing-184860","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}