Volvo Penta Seal 3852272

Volvo Penta 3852272 is a genuine OEM sterndrive seal used in the U-joint / input shaft / bearing carrier area of Volvo Penta upper drive housings. Current Volvo parts references identify it as a seal for the U-joint to bearing carrier, and current dealer references show 23492730 as the newer Volvo Penta part number replacing 3852272.

Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM seal reference 3852272.
• Current Volvo dealer references describe it as a U-joint to bearing carrier or input shaft seal.
• Used in upper housing / upper gearcase / driveshaft housing applications rather than as a general engine seal.
• Current aftermarket cross-reference sources list related numbers REC3852272, GLM87100, and Orbitrade 18272.

Engine Compatibility

The strongest supportable fitment for 3852272 is Volvo Penta sterndrive upper housing and driveshaft / input-yoke seal service. Current references associate it with DP-S, DP-S1, DPS-A, DPS-B, DPS-B1, SX, SX-A, FWD, XDP, and related upper-housing applications, while broader cross-reference sources also connect it to SX-C, SX-C1, SX-M, and XDP-B families. The safest match is by exact sterndrive parts diagram and housing location rather than by engine model name alone.

Serial Number Fitment Notice

Verify fitment by exact Volvo Penta drive model, serial number, and upper housing or driveshaft housing diagram before ordering. With 3852272, the correct match is the specific input shaft / U-joint seal position in the sterndrive housing, because several Volvo Penta drive families use similar-looking seals in nearby assemblies.

When This Part Needs Replacement

This seal is typically replaced during upper housing or bearing-carrier service when leakage, hardening, wear, or damage is found around the input shaft / U-joint seal area. It is also commonly renewed when the upper unit is already apart for related sterndrive service, since the seal’s job is to maintain clean sealing at a critical rotating-shaft location. This service guidance is a practical inference based on the documented seal location and application.

Installation Notes

Install 3852272 only after confirming the correct Volvo Penta upper housing or driveshaft housing diagram for the drive being serviced. Current references place it in the U-joint / bearing carrier / upper housing area, so seal orientation and the exact housing position should be checked carefully during reassembly.

Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers

Current Volvo dealer references show 23492730 as the newer Volvo Penta replacement for 3852272. Current cross-reference sources also associate REC3852272, GLM87100, and Orbitrade 18272 with this seal reference.

Parts Desk Insight

This is the kind of seal that is easy to misorder because the part name is generic but the seal location is very specific. Matching 3852272 by the exact upper housing / input shaft / U-joint seal position is usually the better move than ordering by part name alone, especially when a newer replacement number is also in circulation.

Shipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping.