{"product_id":"u-joint-spider-fits-volvo-penta-dp-c-dp-d-dp-e-dp-g-dpx-mercruiser-alpha-one-gen-ii-bravo-replaces-3860232-865493a01","title":"U-Joint Spider – Fits Volvo Penta DP-C DP-D DP-E DP-G DPX \u0026 MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Bravo (Replaces 3860232, 865493A01)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ss-table-wrap { overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; }\n  table.ss-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:640px; }\n  table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td {\n    padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; text-align:left; vertical-align:top;\n  }\n  table.ss-table th {\n    white-space:nowrap;\n    word-break:normal;\n    letter-spacing:normal;\n    font-weight:600;\n    background:#f8fafc;\n  }\n  @media (max-width:480px){\n    table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td { padding:8px 10px; font-size:14px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e is an aftermarket replacement designed for Volvo Penta DP-C, DP-D, DP-E, DP-G, DPX stern drive models and MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Bravo 1, 2, 3 applications. Compatible with 1998-up Alpha One Gen II, Bravo series, and a wide range of Volvo Penta DP and SP series drives, this cross and bearing assembly ensures reliable power transfer in demanding marine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly replaces Volvo Penta 3860232, 854619, MerCruiser 865493A01, 865496A01, 865496A02, 865510T, 865511T, and Sierra 18-6406.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete cross and bearing assembly with clips included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits both MerCruiser and Volvo Penta stern drive systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrop-in replacement for OEM u-joint assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Number Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this matrix to confirm equivalent references across OEM and aftermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Part Number Matrix\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3860232\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e854619\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e865493A01\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e865496A01\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e865496A02\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e865510T\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e865511T\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSierra\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e18-6406\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model\/year in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Engine and Model Compatibility\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAlpha One Gen II\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1998–up\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eBravo One\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1998–up\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eBravo Two\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1998–up\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eBravo Three\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1998–up\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVazer Transom \/ Vazer Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSP-A1, SP-A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSP-C, SP-C1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDP-A1, DP-A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDP-B1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDP-C, DP-C1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDP-D, DP-D1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDP-E\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDP-G\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDPX\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDPX-S, DPX-S1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSX-M, DPS-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003ePart Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eU-Joint Cross and Bearing Assembly\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eApplication\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eStern Drive\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eFitment\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, Bravo 1\/2\/3; Volvo Penta DP-C, DP-D, DP-E, DP-G, DPX, SP series\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eComponents Included\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eCross, bearings, clips\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × U-Joint Cross and Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 × Clips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the drive unit according to your service manual and ensure the engine is off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove the old u-joint by extracting retaining clips and carefully pressing out bearing caps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean the yoke bores thoroughly to remove debris or corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInsert the new u-joint cross into the yoke, aligning one bearing cap at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress or tap bearing caps evenly into place, ensuring they seat fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the retaining clips in their grooves, confirming they are secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRotate the u-joint by hand to verify smooth operation without binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReassemble the drive unit and perform a function test before returning to service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if my u-joint needs replacement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCommon signs include vibration during operation, clunking noises during throttle changes, excessive play in the driveshaft, or visible wear and corrosion on the cross or bearing caps. Inspect the u-joint regularly during routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWill this fit my 1998 MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes, this u-joint is designed for 1998-up Alpha One Gen II stern drives and replaces MerCruiser part numbers 865493A01, 865496A01, 865496A02, 865510T, and 865511T.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Volvo Penta DPX drives?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes, it fits Volvo Penta DPX, DPX-S, and DPX-S1 models, as well as DP-C, DP-D, DP-E, DP-G, SX-M, and DPS-M stern drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDo I need special tools to install this u-joint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA press or bearing installation tool is recommended for even seating of the bearing caps. Snap ring pliers and a soft mallet are also helpful for removing and installing retaining clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the OEM part?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement built to OEM specifications using comparable materials and tolerances. It provides reliable performance at a more accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow often should I replace the u-joint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eInspect the u-joint annually or every 100 hours of operation. Replace it when you notice play, wear, corrosion, or if it shows signs of binding during rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eOEM vs. Aftermarket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis listing is an aftermarket replacement (not OEM). Built to OEM-level specifications with comparable materials. Manufactured in an ISO 9002 facility, batch-inspected for consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eShipping speed \u0026amp; cost\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide quickly—typical transit 5–15 days. Standard shipping is free; expedited options appear at checkout where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCovered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If issues arise, contact support with your order details. Returns are accepted within our standard window (unused \u0026amp; in original condition). See our policy page or reach out for instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Important Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify images\/specifications against your original part. If anything differs—even if your model appears compatible—do not purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement, not an OEM component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional installation is recommended for safety and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sea Sierra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePro-Grade Standards — We supply marine parts engineered to OEM-level tolerances and tested for real-world conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast Global Fulfillment — Free standard delivery to most regions in 5–15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufacturer-Direct Value — Fair pricing without compromising on materials or QC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SeaSierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51025811145019,"sku":"23UJ472","price":36.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/8673\/8747\/files\/12_925051a9-2b1e-4d3a-8e60-f001f573097c.jpg?v=1772959478","url":"https:\/\/seasierra.com\/products\/u-joint-spider-fits-volvo-penta-dp-c-dp-d-dp-e-dp-g-dpx-mercruiser-alpha-one-gen-ii-bravo-replaces-3860232-865493a01","provider":"SeaSierra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}