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Sierra 18-2296 Drive Unit Shim 0.055" for Mercruiser Stern Drive

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Sierra

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18-2296
09/12/2036 10:32 AM
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The Sierra 18-2296 is a precision-machined stern drive shim used to set proper gear backlash and bearing preload in Mercruiser stern drive lower units. This shim measures 0.055 inches in thickness and is sold individually.

Key Features:

  • Thickness: 0.055" — engineered for precise gear alignment and backlash adjustment
  • Designed for use in Mercruiser stern drive lower unit assemblies
  • Meets or exceeds original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications
  • Sold as a single shim per package

OEM Cross-Reference:

  • Mercury / Quicksilver: 15-71013, 15-45811, 23-8M0124132
  • GLM: 28380

Sierra International is a leading supplier of marine replacement parts, engineered to deliver OEM-equivalent fit, form, and function. This shim spacer is the correct replacement for Mercruiser part number 15-71013 and its superseded equivalents.

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