{"product_id":"volvo-penta-gimbal-bearing-driveshaft-seal-3852548","title":"Volvo Penta Gimbal Bearing Driveshaft Seal 3852548","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolvo Penta \u003cstrong\u003e3852548\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gimbal bearing \/ transom driveshaft oil seal used in supported Volvo Penta SX and DP-SM transom shield assemblies. It helps seal around the driveshaft area and protect the gimbal bearing from water, dirt, and debris intrusion. Volvo Penta diagram references show \u003cstrong\u003e3852548\u003c\/strong\u003e as a seal in the transom shield assembly, alongside related components such as O-ring \u003cstrong\u003e3852537\u003c\/strong\u003e, rubber collar \u003cstrong\u003e3860365\u003c\/strong\u003e, ball bearing \u003cstrong\u003e184860\u003c\/strong\u003e, and bellows \u003cstrong\u003e21277185 \/ 3885870\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta gimbal bearing \/ transom driveshaft seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in supported transom shield assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect the gimbal bearing and driveshaft area from water and contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta part number: \u003cstrong\u003e3852548\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon aftermarket dimensional reference: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e56 mm outside diameter x 33 mm inside diameter x 13 mm width\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate dimensional reference: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.186 in. outside diameter x 1.375 in. shaft size x 0.500 in. width\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon weight reference: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.09 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelated replacement reference: \u003cstrong\u003eOMC \/ BRP 911795\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seal is primarily transom-shield and drive-family specific rather than engine-displacement specific. Cross-reference fitment data lists it for Volvo Penta \u003cstrong\u003eSX-C, SX-M, SX-R, SX-S, and DP-SM\u003c\/strong\u003e transom applications, and also for compatible \u003cstrong\u003eOMC Cobra\u003c\/strong\u003e transom \/ sterndrive applications where the same seal reference is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeal fitment depends on the exact Volvo Penta transom shield, drive model, gimbal bearing setup, and serial number range. Always confirm compatibility using the Volvo Penta parts diagram and serial number before ordering, especially when cross-referencing \u003cstrong\u003e3852548\u003c\/strong\u003e with OMC \/ BRP \u003cstrong\u003e911795\u003c\/strong\u003e or aftermarket equivalents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this seal during gimbal bearing or transom shield service, or if the original seal is worn, hardened, torn, leaking, corroded, or damaged during removal. A compromised seal can allow water and debris into the gimbal bearing area and may shorten bearing life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall as a direct press-fit seal in the correct transom shield location. Inspect the gimbal bearing, bellows, driveshaft surface, seal bore, O-rings, and surrounding transom components while the area is apart. Confirm the seal is pressed in squarely and fully seated before reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3852548\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta 3852548\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRP 3852548\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOMC \/ BRP 911795\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e911795\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSierra 18-8349\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGLM 86560\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREC3852548\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seal is best matched by transom shield and drive model, not by engine size. 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