Volvo Penta Bushing 853048

Volvo Penta 853048 is a genuine OEM bushing used in Volvo Penta sterndrive applications. Current parts references identify 853048 simply as bushing, while multiple current dealer and replacement sources more specifically describe it as a pivot pin bushing / steering helmet bushing for Volvo Penta sterndrive shield and steering-related assemblies.

Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM part number 853048.
• Current sources identify it as a bushing for Volvo Penta sterndrive use.
• More specific current references describe it as a pivot pin bushing / bushing for steering helmet.
• Current dealer listings show approximate part weight around 0.040 lb.
• Current cross-reference coverage also links this number with 851262 in replacement-market listings.

Engine Compatibility
Current fitment references connect Volvo Penta 853048 to a broad range of older Volvo Penta sterndrive families, including 280, 290, 290DP, SP-A, SP-A1, SP-A2, SP-C, SP-E, DP-A1, DP-A2, DP-B1, DP-C, DP-C1, DP-D, DP-D1, DP-E, DP-G, and DP-S. Broader current model-fitment listings also associate it with many Volvo Penta engine-and-drive packages built around those sterndrive families. Fitment should still be treated as drive- and steering-assembly-specific and confirmed to the exact serial-numbered unit before ordering.

Serial Number Fitment Notice
Always confirm 853048 against the exact sterndrive serial number and the correct Volvo Penta parts diagram before ordering. This is especially important with steering helmet and pivot-pin related parts, where similar-looking bushings can still vary by drive family and shield assembly.

When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this bushing when the original part is worn, loose, ovalled, cracked, seized, or no longer supporting the pivot or steering-related component correctly. On sterndrive steering and pivot assemblies, bushing wear can contribute to excess play, poor alignment, and repeat wear in related components. This replacement guidance is a practical service inference based on the part’s identified pivot-pin / steering-helmet application.

Installation Notes
Install only in the correct matched Volvo Penta application. Inspect the related pivot pin, steering helmet, surrounding bore, and nearby hardware before reassembly, and follow the correct Volvo Penta service information for the serial-numbered drive. Because this part is used in a steering/pivot support role, correct fit and bore condition matter as much as the bushing itself. This last point is a practical service inference supported by the identified application references.

Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
Current sources reviewed list this part under active Volvo Penta number 853048. Current replacement-market references also associate it with 851262, and some listings show aftermarket equivalents such as REC853048. Cross references should always be matched carefully to the exact application before use.

Parts Desk Insight
Bushings like 853048 are small parts, but they can make a big difference in how tight and accurate a sterndrive steering or pivot assembly feels. Replacing a worn bushing before it damages the surrounding housing or pivot hardware is usually a smart move during shield or steering service. That recommendation is based on the part’s identified steering helmet / pivot pin role.

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